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About Bal Raksha Bharat
Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) is India's leading independent child rights organization. It is a member of the Save the Children movement that operates globally with the mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting changes in their lives. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We run programs in the remotest corners of India and urban areas in the areas of Health & Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Livelihood & Economic Wellbeing in order to facilitate quality education, healthcare and protection from harm and abuse and life-saving aid during emergencies to children
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ROLE PURPOSE
Physical Educator will support high-quality implementation of the physical activity pillar of Project across assigned schools in Coimbatore / Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role will support schools, teachers and students to increase regular, inclusive and enjoyable physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour through structured physical education activities, active classroom / movement breaks, sports and recreation, and other approved movement-based activities. The role will also support gender-responsive participation, Health Champions and “ She Moves” activities, school events, parent engagement, monitoring, documentation and integration with existing school platforms such as Fit India and the School Health and Wellness Program. The position will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and in close coordination with the Project Manager, technical experts, MEAL function and school stakeholders, ensuring implementation fidelity, child-centred engagement and adherence to approved program tools and protocols.
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SCOPE OF ROLE
Scope: The person will support delivery of the physical activity components across assigned Project schools in Coimbatore / Chennai, contributing to the project target of 10 schools in the district and the wider 20-school demonstration model. The role will focus on school-level activities that increase opportunities for daily movement, structured physical education, sports, recreation and active classroom practices while supporting reduction of sedentary behaviours. The role will also contribute to inclusive and gender-responsive participation, student-led wellness activities and family/community engagement as required. The role will ensure timely activity delivery using approved session plans and resources, maintain accurate records and provide regular field updates to the Project Coordinator.
Reports to: Project Coordinator - supports planning, documentation, logistics and monitoring of approved physical activities within delegated authority.
Role Dimensions: Development context; school-based implementation; physical education-focused field support; child participation; school stakeholder engagement; gender and inclusion.
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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
The key area of accountability required will be as follows:
- Support the Project Coordinator in planning and sequencing physical activity, physical education activities across assigned schools in line with the approved annual workplan, quarterly milestones and school activity calendar.
- Deliver structured, age-appropriate and enjoyable physical education, sports, recreation sessions using approved program approaches and school schedules.
- Facilitate regular movement breaks and active classroom activities that help reduce prolonged sitting and sedentary behaviour, in coordination with teachers.
- Support schools to institutionalize opportunities for daily physical activity through school calendars, Wellness Action Plans and relevant School Wellness Committee actions.
- Promote inclusive participation in sports, recreation and other physical activity opportunities, with particular attention to barriers faced by girls and children who may be less likely to participate.
- Support implementation of the “She Moves” strategy, including girls’ participation, female peer leadership, safe and supportive activity spaces, and gender-sensitive scheduling and engagement as per approved program guidance.
- Facilitate culturally relevant and locally appropriate movement activities, including yoga, traditional games and other approved physical activity approaches identified under the Tamil Nadu contextualization strategy.
- Support schools to link physical activity activities with Fit India Movement, School Health and Wellness Program and other relevant school health and sports platforms.
- Support orientation and mentoring of teachers/School Health and Wellness Ambassadors in practical delivery of movement breaks, activity routines and sessions using approved resources.
- Support Health Champions to lead peer-friendly activities, school campaigns, active challenges and inclusive wellness initiatives that encourage positive peer influence.
- Support physical activity-related school events, campaigns, walkathons, sports/recreation activities and family engagement activities planned under the program.
- Engage parents and families through approved wellness activities and communication to reinforce active lifestyles, family movement and reduction of sedentary routines at home.
- Coordinate with teachers, School Wellness Committees, school leaders, Health Champions and relevant government/school stakeholders to strengthen participation and ownership of physical activity initiatives.
- Observe participation patterns and implementation barriers, especially those affecting girls, children with disabilities or other vulnerable groups, and share practical recommendations with the Project Coordinator for adaptation.
- Support routine collection of activity participation information and relevant monitoring data; maintain accurate records of sessions, attendance, events, school actions and follow-up.
- Support timely collection and submission of MIS/MEAL data and other program information; conduct basic data checks and immediately flag inconsistencies or gaps to the Project Coordinator.
- Undertake regular school visits and provide implementation feedback on session quality, participation, use of materials, teacher engagement and emerging challenges related to physical activity and yoga.
- Document success stories, innovations, child feedback, teacher feedback, implementation challenges and good practices related to physical activity for program learning and reporting.
- Support approved communication and advocacy activities, including digital wellness messages, physical activity campaigns, school events, demonstrations and dissemination activities.
- Contribute to sustainability by supporting teachers, Health Champions and School Wellness Committees to progressively take ownership of physical activities and integrate them into routine school calendars.
- Ensure all activities are aligned with BRB policies and project protocols on child safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, confidentiality, accountability and ethical engagement with children.
- Any other task assigned by the line manager.
Key Performance Indicators:
- % of planned physical activity/physical education and sessions delivered using approved approaches and within agreed timelines.
- % of targeted students reached through planned physical activity, yoga, movement and sports/recreation activities.
- % of assigned schools implementing agreed daily movement/physical activity actions against School Wellness Action Plans.
- Participation rate of girls and other priority groups in planned physical activity and activities.
- % of planned teacher/Health Champion orientations or mentoring activities completed with appropriate documentation.
- Timeliness and completeness of activity attendance, school action, event and MIS records.
- Quality/fidelity of physical activity and session delivery as assessed through supervision/observation.
- Quality of physical activity-related feedback, success stories, adaptations and learning documented from assigned schools.
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BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability - Takes ownership for timely and quality delivery of assigned physical activities, accurate records and follow-up of commitments.
Ambition - Demonstrates drive to achieve program targets and contribute to active, healthy and inclusive school environments.
Collaboration - Works constructively with teachers, school leaders, children, parents, field colleagues, technical teams and relevant government/sports stakeholders.
Creativity - Uses engaging, participatory and age-appropriate movement approaches to make physical activity enjoyable, inclusive and relevant to different school contexts while maintaining program fidelity.
Integrity - Maintains honesty, confidentiality, accurate documentation and ethical conduct in all program interactions.
Empathy and child-centeredness - Uses respectful, non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing communication, recognizing differences in confidence, ability, gender and participation.
Learning orientation- Uses supervision, feedback, monitoring data and field experience to strengthen activity quality and implementation.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed./B.P.E.), Sports, Sports Science, Physical Activity or another relevant discipline. A recognized certificate/experience in structured instruction, or a postgraduate qualification in Physical Education/Sports will be an advantage.
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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Minimum: 2–3 years of relevant experience in school sports, physical education, youth development, NGO/development programs or community-based child/adolescent programs. Experience working with schools, children, teachers and parents is desirable.
Preferred: Demonstrated experience in facilitating and physical activity sessions for school-age children; organising sports/recreational activities; conducting movement breaks or active classroom sessions; promoting girls’ participation and inclusive physical activity; mentoring teachers or student peer leaders; and maintaining activity records and reports. Experience with Fit India Movement, School Health and Wellness Program or related school-based wellness initiatives will be an advantage.
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KEY COMPETENCIES:
Technical competencies
- Strong practical skills in physical education, sports/recreation and suitable for school-age children.
- Ability to design and facilitate safe, age-appropriate and engaging, movement, sports and physical activity sessions using approved program resources and school schedules.
- Ability to lead warm-up, movement-break, active classroom and recreational activities that encourage participation and reduce sedentary behaviour.
- Ability to adapt physical activity facilitation to different age groups, abilities, confidence levels and school contexts without compromising safety or program intent.
- Demonstrated ability to promote gender-responsive and inclusive participation, particularly for girls and children who may face barriers to activity.
- Good facilitation, communication and child engagement skills, including ability to manage groups and create positive, non-competitive participation environments.
- Ability to coach and mentor teachers, School Health and Wellness Ambassadors and student Health Champions in basic activities routines using approved guidance.
- Basic understanding of school health, child well-being and the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and healthy lifestyles.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Office/Excel and use of digital data collection/MIS tools.
- Good documentation, record-keeping, reporting and time-management skills.
- Ability to travel regularly to assigned schools and conduct field-based program activities.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, gender equality, inclusion and ethical engagement with children.
Generic Competencies
- Being the Voice of Children: Utilizes being part of a global movement to promote change in the policy and public sphere on child-related issues.
- Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Drives an enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, prioritizing the most deprived and marginalized children.
- Builds & Strengthens Partnerships: Inspires others to embrace the values and principles that underpin partnerships and the localization agenda.
- Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers.
- Empathy, active listening and non-judgmental engagement with children, families, teachers and school stakeholders.
- Commitment to confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and ethical engagement with children and communities.
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Additional job responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
The Physical Educator will support preventive and promotive physical activity, physical education activities in line with program protocols. The role does not include diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions, and any child identified as requiring health or specialist support will be referred through the approved school/government referral pathways.
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CHILD SAFEGUARDING (Strike out whichever is not applicable)
Level 1: NOT APPLICABLE for this role.
Level 2: NOT APPLICABLE as the primary safeguarding classification for this role.
Level 3: The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in programs or visit programs; therefore a police check will be required.
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Child Safeguarding
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
The role holder must comply with all BRB child safeguarding policies and procedures and immediately report any safeguarding concern through the prescribed mechanisms.
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Safeguarding our Staff
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the BRB's anti-harassment policy.
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Equal Opportunities
Bal Raksha Bharat aims to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
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