Netball Assistant Coach

About the job

Netball Assistant 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 bilingual support of very high quality.

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.

La Châtaigneraie, located in an exceptional setting with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, is a dynamic campus hosting around 1,600 students from primary to secondary levels. Our foreign language programme offers specialised courses designed to promote cultural diversity, exchanges, and a lifelong love of learning, while valuing and celebrating the diversity of our students.

La Châtaigneraie

NETBALL ASSISTANT COACH

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Sports Department (ECA)

Share your passion for netball and support the sporting development of our students within an international and dynamic environment.

In brief:

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie – Founex
• Department: Extracurricular Activities (ECA) – Sports
• Rate: Part-time (3 hours per week)
• Hours: Tuesdays 16:30-18:00 Y7-9 (assistant coach); Thursdays 16:45-18:15 Y10-13 (coach)
• Start date: September 2026
• Reference: 500 039

Why this role is important:

As a Netball Assistant Coach, you play a key role in introducing and developing our students in this captivating team sport. By supporting the head coach, you help create a dynamic, safe, and caring learning environment. You assist young people in developing their motor skills, team spirit, and sportsmanship, fundamental values upheld by Ecolint.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach in leading and conducting the weekly netball session on Tuesday afternoons.
• Propose dynamic, fun, and age-appropriate exercises tailored to the participants' level.
• Participate in building the annual activity schedule with clear progression objectives by age category.
• Opportunity to supervise and coach our teams during matches or sports competitions.
• Collaborate actively and openly within the sports department coaching team.

Profile sought:

Skills and Experience

• Be active in the netball community as a player and/or coach.
• Practical experience in teaching, leading, or coaching netball with young people (11 to 18 years).
• Priority will be given to candidates who have already worked in a school setting or have significant experience with young people.
• Proficiency in French and/or English.

Your personal qualities:

• Excellent rapport with children and adolescents in a multicultural context.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and communication skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and commitment to the weekly Wednesday session.

How to apply:

Please apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

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

Applications should be addressed to Mr Antoine Laffay, Head of the Sports and Sports+ Foundation Department, International School of Geneva, before 3 July 2026, quoting reference number 500 039.

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

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 strongly committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected application, rigorous checks on good conduct and child protection appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.