Part-Time High-Performance Athletics Head Coach

About the role

The Department of Sport and Recreation in the Directorate of Sport and Recreation at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria Campus, is inviting applications for a part-time High-Performance Athletics Head Coach position for a period of 1 year.

Key responsibilities

• Give professional coaching and technical training to the High-Performance Athletics team.
• Plan and implement seasonal training programmes for the athletes.
• Work out tactics, manage team selection and assess athlete performance.
• Manage team spirit, build teamwork and guide student athletes.
• Coordinate team travel schedules, training times and attendance at games or championships.
• Write clear performance reports and match reviews for management.

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate; a post-matric qualification is an advantage.
• 3 to 5 years of active track and field coaching experience at club, district, provincial or national level; experience in USSA, provincial or national competitions is an advantage.
• Active and paid-up membership of Athletics South Africa (ASA).
• ASA Level 3 Coaching Accreditation, valid and effective.
• Code 8 or Code 10 driver's licence and a clean criminal record.
• Valid Safeguarding Certificate.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of ASA structures and policies, and compliance with the ASA Coaches Code of Behaviour.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with student athletes and administrators.
• Ability to work under pressure during after-hours and on weekends.

To apply, candidates must submit their CV together with a fully completed standardised application form and a letter of motivation, obtained from the university intranet, and certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. Candidates may be asked to give a presentation or take a competency test, and a portfolio of evidence may be requested.