The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than 34 127 students, spread across seven faculties over three campuses. https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-...
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Plan, organise, lead and direct the KovsieFootball Men's program.
Coach and attend all/most team matches (Preseason, Regular Season, Playoffs, USSA and Varsity Football, exhibition matches, etc).
Organise and conduct practice sessions to teach sport fundamentals and skills, game strategies, performance principles and the proper use of sports and training equipment to enhance the UFS Football Coaching philosophy.
Provide instruction in physical conditioning and technical periodisation that will enable student athletes to achieve maximum performance.
Serve as an educational practitioner promoting psychological, social mental and the soft skills needed for student athletes to succeed academically and on the field.
Create and foster purposeful professional relationships with each student athlete to maximise their contributions to the team as players and holistic development.
Implement and conduct a comprehensive plan on game days.
Provide weekly/monthly progress reports.
Oversee scouting of opponents (watching games, creating applicable reports and presenting data and details)
Develop and administer a complete recruiting plan while guiding and training all staff in the scouting methodology the UFS will use to inform acquisition opportunities, team roster management and development opportunities.
Supervise assistant coaches, team managers and student volunteers.
Responsible for interviewing, training, assigning and directing work, as well as appraising performance of athletes and staff, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Represent the organisation at various networking events and off-site community events.
Demonstrate and model sportsmanship and ethical conduct consistent with the mission of UFS, KovsieSport and KovsieFootball.
Inherent requirements:
Grade 12 on NQF level 5.
Football Coaching Qualification CAF B licence (attach a copy).
Minimum of five (5) years’ Head Coaching experience coaching men's football.
Three (3) years’ playing experience (University/ Professional/National team).
Valid Driver's License (attach a copy).
Safeguarding Certificate (attach a copy).
Recommendations:
A qualification on NQF level 7.
Additional Coaching Positions occupied within Football Federations.
Experience working within the Higher Education environment.
Knowledge of university systems, policies and procedures.
Bilingual.
Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to deliver knowledge to and instruct student athletes in an effective manner.
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