SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Are you the kind of person who thinks in practice drills, fixture lists, and PE rubrics?
Do you live and breathe sport, and love seeing young talent thrive?
Then this may be the position for you!
An established independent school in Polokwane is on the lookout for a dynamic, energetic and organised Sports Coordinator to lead, coach and inspire across all sports codes.
This role is made for a sport-loving multitasker who’s just as comfortable drawing up schedules and ordering kit as they are coaching from the field.
What You'll Be Doing:
Coordination & Planning:
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Planning and scheduling all high school coaching activities
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Allocating coaches, managing stock and equipment orders
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Coordinating entries for leagues, galas, tournaments and local fixtures
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Communicating timetables, results and event info to parents and staff
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Keeping sporting records up to date and compiling annual reports
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Creating termly sports calendars and managing the awards process
Coaching & Mentorship:
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Coaching in your own discipline (and officiating too!)
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Leading and mentoring coaching staff
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Sourcing and assigning coaches to learning and development opportunities
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Driving talent identification through PE and skill-based assessments
PE & Talent Development:
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Planning and implementing PE programmes as per IEB guidelines
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Creating sport-specific rubrics and assessment tools
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Scouting talent and encouraging participation in a wide range of codes
Event Management:
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Planning and running sporting events, tours and camps
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Coordinating logistics, permissions, registers and helpers
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Managing match day proceedings – from announcements to catering
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Welcoming visiting teams and ensuring a smooth event experience
Team Leadership & Communication:
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Supporting the Head of Sport in managing staff and resolving issues
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Handling parent communications with professionalism and care
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Building a positive, inclusive sporting culture on campus
What We’re Looking For:
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A B.Ed or PGCE (SACE registration required)
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A Sport Science qualification would be a big plus
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2–3 years' experience as a sports coach (any code)
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Exposure to event/sports coordination (1–2 years)
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Strong communication and admin skills
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A passion for school sportS, structure, and developing young athletes
Sound like your kind of playing field?
Bring your whistle, your game plan, and your heart – and let’s build the next generation of champions.
Applications close soon. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
