Boys Junior Prep : Head of Sports at ST Peters Preparatory Schools

Duties (not an exhaustive list):

• Responsible for all grade 0 to 2 Phys Ed lessons
• Responsible for the running of all whole Grade sport sessions (1 – 2)
• Design age-appropriate coaching plans and ensure progressive skill development
• Organise fixtures, festivals, and internal sporting events
• Assisting with the Senior Prep sports programme – coaching and officiating (weekdays and weekends)
• Lead, manage, and develop the JP Boys sporting programme in alignment with the school’s vision and ethos
• Building the curriculum, taking developmental phases into account
• Engage and inspire boys, encouraging a love of physical activity and sportsmanship.
• Select, train, and monitor coaches, and coach and umpire as appropriate
• Coach and mentor staff to ensure high-quality sports delivery
• Maintain communication with parents, staff, and external stakeholders regarding sporting matters
• Ensure health, safety, and child safeguarding standards are upheld in all sporting activities

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualification in Education and/or Sports Management
• SACE registered
• 3 years of physical education teaching experience
• Junior prep teaching experience an advantage
• Conversational Afrikaans for Grade 1–2 is an advantage
• Experience in coaching and officiating several different sporting codes