Physical Education Teachers at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003 by Nigeria's former Vice President His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar along with other local and international statesmen and academic leaders. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Physical Education Teacher

Location: Adamawa
Department: Community School

Summary of Position

• The Physical Education Teacher serves as the Games master in the community school.
• He reports directly to the Executive Director Community School and makes sure all pupils in the community school engage in weekly physical training activities.
• He is in charge of the use of all sporting equipment and facilities in the community school and schedules a timetable accurate enough to make sure all students in the school engage in sporting activities.
• The Physical Education Teacher also seeks out and encourages outstanding talent amongst the students.
• He/She is also actively involved in the school inter-house and inter-school competitions; making sure the school teams are well trained and ready to win any competition.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• The Physical Education Teacher is the person responsible for all aspects of leading/coaching the pupils' games activities.
• The Physical Education Teacher is in charge of scheduling the pupils' physical training activities through athletic races and soccer matches.
• The Physical Education Teacher make sure all the pupils are actively involved in physical training activities and also seek out talented athletes amongst them.
• The Physical Education Teacher also serves as a coach, mentor and role model for the students of the Community School.
• Coordinates the use of all sport facilities by students groups.
• The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for the early development of health and wellness activities in the pupils by engaging them in games, races, drills and exercise meant to boost mental strength and physical wellness.
• The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for training, teaching and conditioning student-athletes in preparation for all interschool competitions.
• The Physical Education Teacher will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling of practices and games, submitting reports, providing PE roasters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

• B.Ed. OR B.A in Physical and Health Education or any related discipline.
• A PGDE will be an added advantage
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar setting
• Must be computer literate.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Ability to be a Role model.
• Experience teaching young children on physical exercise
• Passion for teaching and love for children.
• Ability to create an active and healthy classroom environment

Remuneration
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
6th May, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.