Commencement Date: 1 January 2026
Location: Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Application Closing Date: 10 September 2025
About St Patrick’s College
St Patrick’s College is an East Griqualand (Kokstad) country school, with a strong emphasis on the outdoors. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a dynamic learning environment for our students, where extracurricular activities, particularly sports, play a significant role in fostering their overall development.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sport Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day management of our sport centre, provide direct coaching to school teams, and lead the development of comprehensive player profiles across all sporting codes offered: rugby, hockey, netball, swimming, athletics, cricket, soccer, and ultimate frisbee.
This role requires a strong combination of leadership, organisational skills, and coaching expertise to deliver high-quality sports programmes, ensure smooth operations, and support the ongoing development of young athletes within the school.
Key Responsibilities
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Sport Centre Management: Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the sport centre, ensuring it is properly maintained and available for use by all teams and activities.
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Coaching – Prep & College Teams: Provide direct coaching for school teams across multiple sporting codes. Develop and implement age-appropriate training sessions to maximise player performance.
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Player Profiling & Development: Create and maintain comprehensive player profiles, tracking individual progress and providing feedback for improvement. Ensure that all players are developed holistically, both physically and mentally.
Requirements
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Relevant coaching qualifications.
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Proven experience in school sport programme management and coaching youth teams.
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First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
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Sound understanding of player performance analysis and youth development principles.
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National Register for Sex Offenders (NSRO) compliant.
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Current/Valid PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit) license.
Application Process
An application letter accompanied by a full CV, along with the names and contactable details of three referees, should be submitted to vacancies@stpatrickscollege.co.za by Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
The School’s Board of Governors reserves the right to waive an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us by Friday, 19 September 2025, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Confidentiality Notice:
St Patrick’s College, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), will ensure the confidentiality of all applicants. By submitting your application, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer regarding the use of personal information for recruitment, selection, and reporting purposes.
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