VACANCY: We are seeking a results-oriented and experienced:
FULL TIME LOCUM SPORTS COORDINATOR. Date: Available from October 2024 until December 2024 (with possible extension into 2025) Location: New Hanover, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Skills & experience: Experienced in best-practice in a wide range of sportsAble to motivate, lead and champion students to develop a competitive attitude and a climate conducive for participation.Experience in coaching teams to compete on an inter-school levelConfidence with the use of technologies.Ready to take initiative and contribute ideasAn appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognized institutionAt least 2 years' experience in a similar positionA clear criminal record is requiredPersonal commitment to Christian education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the School is essential.Responsibilities: Contribute to school operations and development of sporting best practice.Design and deliver stimulating sporting programme.Incorporate the school philosophy and personal development into the education of a student.Preparation of term calendar (whole school events, ensuring sports "balance" according to policy, liaison with church, liaison with neighbouring schools)Confirmation of fixturesOversee hosting of sports fixtures (catering, setup, equipment, hospitality)Organise Transport arrangements for away fixtures.Setup Termly sports timetable (coaches, times, days, etc.)Coordinate sporting festivals (invitations, programmes, sleeping arrangements, showers, coaches accommodation, catering, medals, setup, etc.)Arrange Coaching clinics (sourcing of facilitators, bookings, setup)Oversee coaches' reimbursement (spread sheet of dates, allocation)Policy development and monitoring in line with sportTimeous communication (notice/cancelation, emails to schools/parents, reminders, D6 reply slips)Oversight of learner and staff Uniform ("design input", policy adherence)Organising of Swimming Gala ("swim-offs", style cup, programme, catering, officials, setup, guest of honour, trophy engraving /cleaning etc.)Organising of Athletics (practice programme, field & track events programme, catering, officials, setup, guest of honour, trophy engraving/cleaning, etc.)Coaching Physical Education for Grades 1 to 7Being responsible for the setting up of sport budget and managing these budgets throughout the yearOversee the process of managing school equipment and stock.Work closely with the teachers in the school to ensure the effective running of all extra murals.Manage, plan, assist and promote activities within the school.Ensure that sports coaching in the various sporting fields during the afternoons and weekend occur.Attend matches of various sporting teams where needed for control purposes.Liaise with and inform the school's estate manager regarding the sporting facilities, field markings and field maintenance.Offer direction to the relevant staff in terms of organising coaching and sports courses at school during terms and during holidays.Organise sports tours and matches and do quality checks where necessary.Handle all correspondence, incoming and outgoing emails to the relevant sports coaches.Be responsible for communicating sports news to parents in the monthly newsletter or on an ad-hoc basis as required.Other Responsibilities Cultivate and maintain professional working partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders;Ensure a record of names, dates, times and appropriate information of all place getters are recorded for all sports;Plan, control, record and report on sport related mattersAttendance at fixture meetings across the codesAttendance at "Inter Prep" sports directors' meetingsRepresentation at zonal & regional selectionsAttendance at relevant meeting, (termly Class Representatives' meetings, Parents association meetings, staff meetings)The successful candidate will possess: Adaptability, flexibility and patienceAbility to conduct sound risk assessments for individual sporting engagements;Be prepared to work within and outside school term times and hours as per sporting requirements;Ability to build effective relationships and contribute to the welfare of students;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively liaise with all key stakeholders;Demonstrated skills in selecting staff for activities appropriate to their interests and abilities;Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.Experience in writing sports content for social mediaStrong knowledge of a wide range of sportsThe ability to work well in a team and under pressure.Experience of working with internal teams.A letter of application together with a CV, a copy of qualifications and the names and contact details of at least 3 references should be submitted to: The Headmaster, New Hanover Preparatory School, ******
Closing Date: 27th August 2024
An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. New Hanover Preparatory School reserves the right not to proceed with filling this post.
New Hanover Preparatory school, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. All unsuccessful CV's will be destroyed directly after the closing date. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer. Closing Date: 27/08/2024
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