Preparatory Head of Sport at Reddam House Helderfontein

Application closing date:  30th September 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all AGMs of sports codes
• Appoint and manage teacher sport managers and part-time coaches
• Interview, select, and contract all part-time coaches
• Draw up and communicate all fixture lists
• Manage fixture bookings, transport, catering, venues, etc.
• Be present at fixtures and visibly support all sports
• Manage parent and coach communications in a professional manner
• Manage all sports’ awards events i.e. sports awards assemblies; sports dinners, etc.
• Oversee the colours’ committee and colours’ awards
• Manage extra-murals, inter-house events, and sports tours
• Keep sports notice boards and announcements updated 
• Attend staff meetings, assemblies, and parent liaison meetings
• Manage equipment and keep control of stock
• Manage sporting uniforms, and behaviour related to all sporting codes on and off the field
• Teaching a reduced timetable load e.g.: Sports Science
• Work alongside the College Director of Sports to reach our campus sporting objectives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience:

• Confidence with the use of IT
• A love and passion for Sport    
• Previous experience with IEB Programme
• A minimum of 3 -5 years of experience will be advantageous

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Relevant teaching qualification
• SACE registered

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

• An unwavering commitment to the development of students and our co-curricular programme
• A demonstrable passion for the profession
• Excellent organizational skills
• A positive attitude to change
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation