DEPARTMENT: TUKSSPORT
POST TITLE: HEAD COACH RUGBY FIXED TERM CONTRACT
PEROMNES POST LEVEL: N/A
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
The successful incumbents job purpose will be to implement a coaching strategy that guides athletes, teams and the club to develop their skills, teamwork, and overall performance. The incumbent will plan, organise and deliver high-quality coaching sessions, all training, competitions and leagues programmes and activities, while fostering a positive and motivating environment for athletes at all levels within TuksRugby. Furthermore, the incumbent will develop and follow the long-term athlete development pathway to ensure young talent is identified and nurtured utilising available resources of the TuksSport programmes.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Develop and ensure the optimal functioning and execution of TuksSport coaching philosophy as it relates to TuksRugby.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching strategy that is aligned with the clubs, team's and/or individuals performance plans, periodisation, goals and objectives.
- Create and execute effective training programmes to enhance the athletes performance, including but not limited to developing technical and tactical skills.
- Design and coordinate the Implementation of coaching best practices and protocols as agreed upon with the team of coaches and other technical personnel within TuksRugby, for the individuals within the high-performance squads, based on their specific positions, disciplines and needs.
- Develop, influence and maintain relationships with external, provincial and national coaches and federations in order to contribute and influence the sport through best practices, shared knowledge and creating opportunities for athlete and coach development pathways
- Be responsible for full coaching duties of UP-Tuks 1 (Men) team for varsity and local league competitions and matches.
- Bachelors Degree or National Diploma with a minimum of 5 years experience in the following area:
- Sport Specific coaching at a club/tertiary or provincial or national level
- A minimum of 8 years experience in the following area:
- Sport Specific coaching at a club/tertiary or provincial or national level
- World Rugby Level 2 Coaching Certificate
- Registered as a coach with a sport code specific union
- Valid drivers licence
- BokSmart Accreditation;
- Criminal record certificate;
- Sexual offenders clearance certificate;
- Child offender clearance certificate.
- Sport specific knowledge;
- Coaching principles and methodologies;
- Good communication skills (verbal and written);
- Sports science and training principles;
- Tactical/game analysis and opponent assessment;
- Injury prevention and management;
- Rules, regulations and laws around the sport and specific competitions;
- Sports Equipment and Technology
- Training Program Design
- MS Office and Google software
- Leadership and Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ethical and Professional Conduct
- Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in sport or exercise science or sport management or related field
- Honours Degree
- World Rugby Level 3 Coaching Certificate
- Safeguarding Awareness Certificate
- First Aid Level 1/BLS
- Full-time position
- Will be required to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Variable, outdoor and indoor sporting facilities both onsite and offsite, and some office based
- Ability to carry equipment, walk to different venues (including hills or stairs), and sufficiently demonstrate techniques of the specified sport.
- Will be required to ensure compliance and/or accreditation with any regulatory bodies or affiliations as required to perform duties or as requested by the line-manger or TuksSport
- Reporting to Head of Programme TuksRugby.
The incumbent will be appointment on a fixed-term contract with the necessary performance clauses clearly stipulated.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- And additional minimum requirement documentation
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Neo Kwadibane, Tel: (012) 420 4561 for application-related enquiries, and Conrad Boshoff, Tel: (012) 420 6071 for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 October 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
