Basketball & Tennis Coach

Bloomingdale International School; Krishna; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Facilities access

Student wellbeing opportunity

Job summary

Bloomingdale International School in Vijayawada seeks a Basketball & Tennis Coach to lead coaching for students across age groups, plan structured training, and foster teamwork.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and a passion for youth development; you will coordinate competitions, collaborate with the PE department, and promote safe, inclusive sport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Management, Physical Activity, or related field
• Formal coaching certification in basketball and/or tennis will be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years of relevant coaching experience preferred, especially in school or youth sports environment
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of basketball and tennis coaching techniques, rules, drills, and match strategies

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular basketball and tennis coaching sessions for students across different age groups and skill levels.
• Teach fundamental and advanced techniques, rules, tactics, game strategies, and match preparation.
• Plan structured training sessions based on students' age, ability, and development level.
• Develop students' physical fitness, agility, coordination, endurance, and sports-specific skills.
• Identify students with potential for competitive sports and provide focused training.
• Prepare students for inter-house, inter-school, district, and other sports competitions.
• Organize and coordinate basketball and tennis tournaments, matches, leagues, and sporting events.
• Support students during competitions, matches, practices, and sports tours where required.
• Assist with school sports days, assemblies, exhibitions, and other co-curricular events.
• Monitor student performance and maintain appropriate progress records.
• Provide individual feedback and coaching support to help students improve.
• Encourage teamwork, leadership, discipline, resilience, fair play, and sportsmanship.
• Promote healthy lifestyle habits, physical wellness, and positive attitudes toward sports.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all students.
• Collaborate with the PE department and other sports coaches to support the school's overall sports programme.
• Contribute to school-wide physical education and wellness initiatives.
• Communicate appropriately with students, parents, teachers, and school leadership regarding student progress and participation.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and safe handling of sports equipment and facilities.

Skills

Basketball Coaching

Tennis Coaching

Sports Training

Physical Education

Student Development

Sports Fitness

Team Building

Sportsmanship

Tournament Management

Youth Coaching

Athlete Development

Sports Event Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Management, Physical Activity, or related field

Job description

Basketball & Tennis Coach | School Sports Coach

Location: Bloomingdale International School, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

Department: Sports & Physical Education

Experience: 2+ years preferred

Start Date: Immediate / As per mutual agreement

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular basketball and tennis coaching sessions for students across different age groups and skill levels.
• Teach fundamental and advanced techniques, rules, tactics, game strategies, and match preparation.
• Plan structured training sessions based on students' age, ability, and development level.
• Develop students' physical fitness, agility, coordination, endurance, and sports-specific skills.
• Identify students with potential for competitive sports and provide focused training.

Competitions & Events

• Prepare students for inter-house, inter-school, district, and other sports competitions.
• Organize and coordinate basketball and tennis tournaments, matches, leagues, and sporting events.
• Support students during competitions, matches, practices, and sports tours where required.
• Assist with school sports days, assemblies, exhibitions, and other co-curricular events.

Student Development

• Monitor student performance and maintain appropriate progress records.
• Provide individual feedback and coaching support to help students improve.
• Encourage teamwork, leadership, discipline, resilience, fair play, and sportsmanship.
• Promote healthy lifestyle habits, physical wellness, and positive attitudes toward sports.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all students.

School Collaboration

• Collaborate with the PE department and other sports coaches to support the school's overall sports programme.
• Contribute to school-wide physical education and wellness initiatives.
• Communicate appropriately with students, parents, teachers, and school leadership regarding student progress and participation.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and safe handling of sports equipment and facilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Management, Physical Activity, or a related field.
• Formal coaching certification in basketball and/or tennis will be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant coaching experience preferred, particularly in a school or youth sports environment.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of basketball and tennis coaching techniques, rules, drills, and match strategies.
• Experience coaching children or school-age students is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom/group management skills.
• Passion for sports, youth development, and student wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• A positive and energetic sports professional who enjoys working with children.
• Strong ability to motivate students with different skill levels.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safety, discipline, inclusion, and sportsmanship.
• Ability to plan engaging and structured training programmes.
• Willingness to participate in school events, competitions, and extracurricular activities.

Preferred Skills

Basketball Coaching | Tennis Coaching | Sports Training | Physical Education | Student Development | Sports Fitness | Team Building | Sportsmanship | Tournament Management | Youth Coaching | Athlete Development | Sports Event Coordination

What We Offer

• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative school environment.
• Access to sports facilities and resources.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of students' sporting abilities and overall wellbeing.