Founded in 1953 on a farm in the Randburg district, the College today is encircled by the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Established as a boys’ school, the College took the bold step to build a girls’ school on the campus in 1995, creating the possibility of a unique synergy model.
St Stithians is a Methodist School and a circuit of the Central Distr...
The College invites applications for the above-mentioned position, available from 1 January 2027.Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills, passion and competencies to take on this position.
Requirements:
Proven performance of coaching and mentoring student athletes, including experience in the pastoral space
Relevant sport-related qualifications
Clearance from the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) confirming no record of sexual offences against children and mentally impaired people or a valid police clearance certificate
Ability to manage practices fixtures and work nights and/or weekends
Conflict management skills
Proven ability to work with diverse teams and/or a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Understands and adheres to the by-laws, policies, procedures, regulations, and rules of St Stithians College
Responsibilities:
Coach and mentor students during team practices through the planning and delivery of structured training sessions.
Attend and provide coaching support to students at home and away fixtures, including tournaments, festivals, and other sporting events.
Committed to the development of each player and helping students develop in the sport, and teaching good sportsmanship
Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes, coaching staff, parents and staff that support athletics.
Complete attendance registers at all practices and submit team lists timeously for fixtures to the relevant Teacher-in-Charge (TIC) of sport
Write termly sport comments for students and submit timeously to Teacher-in Charge (TIC)
Represent Girls’ College Sport at relevant sports trials when/where necessary as selectors and/or umpires
Live out the Saints values while acting as role models to our students
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