Department of TuksSport - Cricket Club Coach

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POSITION: CRICKET CLUB COACH

CONTRACT: FULL TIME FIXED TERM

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Head of Program with developing and implementing a coaching strategy aligned with the TuksCricket performance plans.
• Coaching of TuksCricket teams not limited to the Elite Squad. Acceleration Programme, Emerging Squad.
• Assisting the Head of Program and Club Manager in club fundraising projects
• Developing and implementing effective training programs to enhance the athletes performance.
• Talent identification and recruitment of student-athletes
• Cricket equipment and facility management
• Managing the preparation of training and playing facilities, including liaisoning with internal and external stakeholders for facility usage.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Cricket South Africa Level 3 Coaching Certificate
• Valid drivers license
• 5+ years experience in a high-performance cricket environment

Additional Requirements

• Criminal record certificate;
• Sexual offenders clearance certificate;
• Child offender clearance certificate.
• Safeguarding awareness certificate

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• In-depth cricket knowledge;
• Coaching principles and methodologies;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written);
• Sports science and training principles;
• Tactical 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

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in sport or exercise science or sport management or related field
• Sport Specific coaching at a club/tertiary or provincial or national level

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• 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 manager or TuksSport
• Reporting to the Head of Program: TuksCricket

Please note this position includes an all-inclusive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, qualification, and experience.

The incumbent will be appointed on a fixed-term contract with the necessary performance clauses clearly stipulated.

Applicants are requested to apply by uploading the following documents

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and supporting required documents (e.g. Drivers license, certificates)
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
• Latest payslip

CLOSING DATE:16 April 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Blanche Conradie, Tel: (012) 420 6124 f or inquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 May2025, 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.

No applications for the position will be considered without submission of a valid South African identity document or a valid work permit for which employment in the vacant position is authorized.

All candidates who comply with the appointment requirements 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, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.