Herzlia High SchoolSPORTS COORDINATORHighlands Estate, Cape TownFull-time permanent post, commencing January 2026United Herzlia Schools is a highly successful, independent, community Jewish Day School in Cape Town.Our growing sports department seeks a highly motivated candidate who is passionate about sports to join our High School sports department.Responsibilities include: - Organising and coordinating the High School sports and extracurricular programme
- Teaching Physical Education - Grades 7 to 12
- Management of sports coaches
- Organisation of sporting events (e.g galas, sports days, tournaments)
- Liaising with parents, pupils and other schools
- Management of sports equipment
- Coaching various sports disciplines
Key requirements/competencies/skills: - A qualification in Sports Management or a teaching qualification with specialisation in Physical Education.
- First Aid qualification.
- Experience in high performance and gym management.
- Skilled in coaching and refereeing.
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and coaches.
- Energetic, self-motivated and ability to use initiative.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Own transport.
Please submit your applicationClosing date: 14 September 2025Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.The submission of a CV will not automatically result in an interview. United Herzlia Schools reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position. Herzlia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.United Herzlia Schools, 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 this will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
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