Odyssey of the Mind Coach

About the job

Odyssey of the Mind Coach

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 years representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Nations Campus in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant willingness to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

The La Châtaigneraie campus, located in Founex, offers a unique multicultural environment where educational innovation is at the heart of every activity. Our mission is to train students to become citizens of the world, endowed with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful future.

La Châtaigneraie

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND COACH

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)

Inspire creativity and team spirit by guiding our students to develop innovative solutions for the challenges of Odyssey of the Mind.

In brief:

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie – Founex
• Department: Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) – Culture and Leisure
• Contract type: One-year contract
• Rate: Part-time (2 hours per week)
• Start date: September 2026
• Reference: 500 027

Why this role is important:

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic coach for the "Odyssey of the Mind" programme. In this role, your main mission is not to provide answers, but to stimulate creativity and empower children to fully own their solutions. You will help students decode complex problems and develop essential collaboration skills for their future as citizens of the world.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Lead brainstorming sessions for long-term and spontaneous problems.
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their actions and choices as a team.
• Help the team work effectively together and teach the fundamental principles of collaborative effort.

Profile sought:

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience with children (as a parent, within a school community, or in coaching/facilitation) is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of English and French is required, as the activity mainly takes place in English.

Personal qualities

• A positive, enthusiastic and creative personality.
• The ability to foster ownership by allowing children to develop their own solutions without adult interference.
• An excellent rapport with children and a genuine pleasure in working with them.

How to apply?

Candidates are requested to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter
• Contact details of three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be addressed to Ms Florence Guilbaud, Culture and Leisure Coordinator, International School of Geneva, no later than 29 May 2026, quoting reference 500 027.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is very committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected application, rigorous checks of good conduct and child protection appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.