The Education Department

There are over 300 children between the ages of four and eighteen years old currently enrolled in the education programme, which makes it the largest department in SKIP. We aim to maintain an exciting, stimulating and engaging learning environment. Our aim is not to replace the local education system, but rather supplement it. Following a curriculum designed especially for the children at SKIP, we provide classes in subjects such as reading comprehension, Maths, English and Computing.

 

The Sports Programme

We have recently developed a structured physical education programme to complement our classroom curriculum for the children at SKIP. This provides an opportunity for students to participate regularly and safely in physical activity and to learn important social and interpersonal skills, contributing to psychological well-being, physical capacity, and the ability to cope with stress. Through this program we aim to foster concentration, better classroom behavior and more focused learning.

 

The Position

Under the supervision of the Education Coordinator, the Sports Coach Leader will lead sports classes three afternoons a week for the primary classes (three classes a day) and a Saturday afternoon for the secondary classes.

This position is part-time, so there will be the opportunity to be involved in the other programmes we run.

 

Volunteer Profile

Required:

  • Interest in sport and physical education

  • Ability to plan sports lessons for children aged 5-18 years old

  • Intermediate Spanish

  • Passion for working with children

  • Confidence to deal with disciplinary issues outside on the sports ground

  • Enthusiasm

  • Energy

  • Patience

  • Tenacity

  • Maturity

  • Minimum 6 month commitment.

Desired:

  • Experience working with children.

  • Ability to commit to 1 year

 

The benefits of volunteering with us

In return for your invaluable participation in our volunteering programme, SKIP will provide:

  • Housing for those able to commit to a minimum of 9 months (otherwise we will ask for a contribution to include covering your housing costs)

  • A thorough induction to the organisation, programmes, department and specific role

  • Volunteering visa (we can only issue this for volunteers who stay a minimum of 1 year

  • Structured and relevant training from fully qualified and experienced staff members

  • Mentoring and support in the form of regular supervision and staff meetings as well as informal sessions

  • The chance to be a part of a diverse and dedicated team and a welcoming community

  • Confirmation of volunteer service

 

If you are ready to take the next step, you can download an application form.

Or feel free to email contact@skipperu.org with any questions.