Business Coach job at LEAD 4 africa (L4A)

LEAD4africa (L4A) is a dynamic, faith-based organization whose main office is situated in Muyenga, Kampala-Uganda. It prides itself in the development of the next generation of Discipled Nation Builders based on four thematic focus areas of: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Academics, and Discipleship, while imparting biblical principles.

The Organization expects to open up a school - Lead High School (LHS) in Bobi Omoro District in January 2027, and seeks to recruit a highly qualified candidate to fill the vacant position of Business Coach - 1 position: -

POSTING DATE:                             May 6, 2026
REPORTS TO:                                  Head teacher
WORKS CLOSELY WITH:          Headteacher, Deputy Headmaster, Careers & Guidance Team
JOB STATION:                                Lead High School
JOB TYPE:                                         Full-Time
RENUMERATION:                          Attractive/Undisclosed
CLOSING DATE:                             MAY 30, 2026, COB 4:00PM EAT

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Business Coach is responsible for equipping students with practical entrepreneurial mindsets, business skills, and real-world competencies that prepare them for self-reliance, innovation, ethical enterprise, and economic participation.

The role emphasizes experiential learning, mentorship, enterprise projects, and competency-based instruction, integrating Christian values, ethical leadership, and stewardship into business thinking. The Coach supports learners to identify opportunities, develop business ideas, manage small ventures, and apply financial and problem-solving skills in real-life contexts.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Entrepreneurship Education & Competency-Based Instruction

• Design and deliver engaging entrepreneurship and business learning programs aligned with the curriculum and competence-based education principles.
• Facilitate learner-centered, practical instruction focusing on opportunity identification, innovation, problem-solving, and value creation.
• Teach core business concepts including basic economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, marketing, budgeting, record keeping, and business ethics.
• Integrate real-life case studies, simulations, group projects, and enterprise challenges into instruction.
• Promote creativity, resilience, initiative, and responsible risk-taking among students.

2. Student Enterprise Development & Coaching

• Coach students individually and in groups to develop viable business ideas and small-scale enterprises.
• Support learners in writing simple business plans, budgets, and marketing strategies.
• Mentor student-led enterprises, school-based income-generating projects, and innovation clubs.
• Guide students in reflecting on successes, failures, lessons learned, and personal growth.
• Encourage ethical entrepreneurship grounded in integrity, stewardship, and service.

3. Assessment, Monitoring & Learning Outcomes

• Design and implement formative and summative assessments aligned with competency-based outcomes.
• Assess students based on skills acquisition, creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical application.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support learner improvement and confidence.
• Maintain accurate learner progress records and contribute to academic reporting.

4. Career Guidance, Exposure & Industry Linkages

• Support career guidance initiatives related to business, entrepreneurship, and employability skills.
• Organize exposure activities such as business talks, mentorship sessions, field visits, and entrepreneurship fairs.
• Build partnerships with local entrepreneurs, SMEs, cooperatives, and financial institutions.
• Support students’ transition pathways to further education, vocational training, or self-employment.

5. Co-curricular Programs & Innovation Culture

• Lead or support Entrepreneurship Clubs, Innovation Hubs, Business Challenges, and School Enterprises.
• Organize student exhibitions, pitch days, market days, and competitions.
• Foster a school-wide culture of innovation, productivity, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate entrepreneurship across subjects.

6. Spiritual Leadership, Character & Values Formation

• Model Christian character, integrity, diligence, and ethical leadership.
• Integrate biblical principles such as stewardship, honesty, service, and accountability into entrepreneurship teaching.
• Support holistic student formation—intellectual, moral, spiritual, and practical.
• Participate in devotions, chapel services, and school spiritual activities.

7. Administration, Safeguarding & Professional Conduct

• Maintain accurate records of student participation, projects, and enterprise activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development.
• Uphold the school’s Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy at all times.
• Adhere strictly to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy.
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and report safeguarding concerns promptly.

8. Sustainability & Organizational Enterprise Engagement

• Participate in organization-level entrepreneurial and income-generating initiatives that support the school’s long-term sustainability.
• Contribute entrepreneurial insight and enterprise design support to sustainability-focused projects as they arise.
• Propose and help develop new enterprise or sustainability pathways aligned with the school’s mission and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with school leadership and project leads to strengthen the viability, learning value, and sustainability impact of institutional enterprise initiatives, without assuming day-to-day operational responsibility.
• Where appropriate, link organizational enterprise initiatives to student learning and experiential opportunities.

Core Competencies

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and practical business acumen
• Coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills
• Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate theory into practice
• Integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership
• Commitment to youth development and holistic education

Qualifications and Experience
Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of practical experience in business, entrepreneurship, enterprise development, or youth economic empowerment.

• Design and deliver engaging entrepreneurship and business learning programs aligned with the curriculum and competence-based education principles.
• Facilitate learner-centered, practical instruction focusing on opportunity identification, innovation, problem-solving, and value creation.
• Teach core business concepts including basic economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, marketing, budgeting, record keeping, and business ethics.
• Integrate real-life case studies, simulations, group projects, and enterprise challenges into instruction.
• Promote creativity, resilience, initiative, and responsible risk-taking among students.
• Coach students individually and in groups to develop viable business ideas and small-scale enterprises.
• Support learners in writing simple business plans, budgets, and marketing strategies.
• Mentor student-led enterprises, school-based income-generating projects, and innovation clubs.
• Guide students in reflecting on successes, failures, lessons learned, and personal growth.
• Encourage ethical entrepreneurship grounded in integrity, stewardship, and service.
• Design and implement formative and summative assessments aligned with competency-based outcomes.
• Assess students based on skills acquisition, creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical application.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support learner improvement and confidence.
• Maintain accurate learner progress records and contribute to academic reporting.
• Support career guidance initiatives related to business, entrepreneurship, and employability skills.
• Organize exposure activities such as business talks, mentorship sessions, field visits, and entrepreneurship fairs.
• Build partnerships with local entrepreneurs, SMEs, cooperatives, and financial institutions.
• Support students’ transition pathways to further education, vocational training, or self-employment.
• Lead or support Entrepreneurship Clubs, Innovation Hubs, Business Challenges, and School Enterprises.
• Organize student exhibitions, pitch days, market days, and competitions.
• Foster a school-wide culture of innovation, productivity, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate entrepreneurship across subjects.
• Model Christian character, integrity, diligence, and ethical leadership.
• Integrate biblical principles such as stewardship, honesty, service, and accountability into entrepreneurship teaching.
• Support holistic student formation—intellectual, moral, spiritual, and practical.
• Participate in devotions, chapel services, and school spiritual activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, projects, and enterprise activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development.
• Uphold the school’s Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy at all times.
• Adhere strictly to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy.
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and report safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Participate in organization-level entrepreneurial and income-generating initiatives that support the school’s long-term sustainability.
• Contribute entrepreneurial insight and enterprise design support to sustainability-focused projects as they arise.
• Propose and help develop new enterprise or sustainability pathways aligned with the school’s mission and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with school leadership and project leads to strengthen the viability, learning value, and sustainability impact of institutional enterprise initiatives, without assuming day-to-day operational responsibility.
• Where appropriate, link organizational enterprise initiatives to student learning and experiential opportunities.

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and practical business acumen
• Coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills
• Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate theory into practice
• Integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership
• Commitment to youth development and holistic education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of practical experience in business, entrepreneurship, enterprise development, or youth economic empowerment.