📍 Maragon Olympus Preparatory School, Pretoria East, Gauteng
🗓️ Closing Date: Thursday, 18 July 2025
📌 Permanent Position | Reporting to: School Leadership Team
About Maragon Olympus:
Maragon Olympus is a Christ-centered, parallel-medium independent school committed to holistic learner development and sporting excellence. It forms part of the ADvTECH Schools Division, known for delivering high-quality private education across various curricula including IEB, Cambridge, and IB.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and passionate Sports Coordinator / Head of Sport to lead and develop our sports programme across all phases. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, staff leadership, event coordination, and nurturing sporting talent in line with the school’s vision and values.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
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Develop and execute a sports strategy that promotes participation, teamwork, and excellence
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Oversee all sports codes and extracurricular physical activities
Administration & Coordination:
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Plan and manage the sports calendar including fixtures, tournaments, and festivals
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Coordinate logistics such as transportation, referees, and venues
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Maintain accurate records of fixtures, results, and participation
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Manage sports inventory, equipment, and uniforms
Staff Management:
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Lead, mentor, and support coaches and assistants
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Ensure clear communication and teamwork within the sports staff
Learner Development:
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Identify and nurture sporting talent
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Organize trials, team selections, and training
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Support learners in balancing academics and sport
Parent & Community Engagement:
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Communicate regularly with parents about events and team selections
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Represent the school at inter-school meetings and liaise with community sports organizations
Health, Safety & Compliance:
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Ensure safe and inclusive sports activities
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Oversee first aid and risk assessments
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Maintain compliance with sporting regulations and codes of conduct
Minimum Requirements:
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Recognised teaching qualification or relevant degree in Sports Management / Physical Education
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Minimum 5 years experience in school sports, preferably with leadership duties
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SACE registration
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Strong organisational, communication, and administrative skills
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Proven leadership and team management skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and sports scheduling software
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Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel with teams
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Passion for sport and learner development
Preferred Attributes:
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Experience coaching multiple sports codes
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Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities
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Ability to manage pressure and parental expectations
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Commitment to the ethos and values of Maragon Olympus
If this exciting opportunity matches your skills and passion, please apply before the closing date of 18 July 2025.