Coach: Women's Football (P8) (UJ Sport Division) (3-Year Fixed Term Contract) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Management of Varsity women’s Football Coaching Staff and team Coaches.
• Ensure the club recruits the indicated % of Quality players from the designated groups.
• Build relationships with schools and offer specialised coaching clinics.
• Ensure that the UJ women’s football team qualifies for the Semi- Finals of the Varsity Football championships.
• Ensure that the UJ women’s Football team finishes in the top 3 of the USSA championships thereby qualifying for the Varsity Women’s Football Tournament.
• Ensure that the UJ women’s Football team finishes in the top 8 of the leagues.
• Ensure exposure to young players as part of their development.
• Ensure exposure to varsity students as part of preparations for the university competitions.
• Individual Coaching sessions with players
• Constant regular meetings with the development coaches and assess the development of players.
• Invite junior players to train with 1st team to assist in players’ development.
• Continuous Interaction with the manager, Provide dates for coaches’ meetings, player’s issues, Training programs, USSA and Varsity Women’s Football planning.
• Club fixture and SAFA correspondence.
• Align with and support the academic program.
• Responsible for ensuring that all team members are bona fide students according to USSA and Varsity Football Competition Rules.
• Raise funds for the club and support fundraising ventures. 
• Supply and assist with gathering information and data on players from time to time for research papers.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/ B. Tech or any relevant qualification (NQF 7), preferably with a major in Sport Management or equivalent.
• SAFA Level 3 / or CAF A Level coaching certificate ( compulsory).
• Two (2) to three (3) years related working experience preferably in having to coach at University Level or Higher or Professionally.
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety and sports related safety measures.
• Be knowledgeable and have proven skills in the field of High Performance.
• Be competent in basic financial management and reporting.
• First aid level 1 qualifications required. Level II would be preferable.
• Valid Code 10 driver’s license and PDP
• Safeguarding Certificate.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Conversant with Microsoft office packages. 
• Analyse and resolve problems and situations effectively. 
• Excellent writing, verbal and electronic communication skills. 
• The ability to initiate and manage projects and work independently.
• Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, sound judgement, attention to detail; and energy and interpersonal skills.
• Effective thought leadership and management as demonstrated through writing, presentations and/or participation in professional organisations.
• Strong relationship-building and consulting skills.