PHYSICAL EDUCATION EDUCATOR & SPORT COORDINATOR

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School is a leading school for girls, which provides education from Grade 8 to Grade 12. The school has consistently been rated as one of the Top 25 Government Schools within South Africa. Our school was founded in 1920 and continues to provide an excellent and relevant education for young women in the academic, cultural and sport arenas. Our well established Sports Department caters for the following: Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Canoeing, Cross Country, Diving, Hockey, Indoor Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo.

As a school, our mission is to promote human dignity and equal opportunity, the maximum freedom of the individual within the context of the maximum good for all, excellence according to the talent and interest of each person, a sound set of values, service, a respect for community and environment, a commitment to the search for truth, the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills.

Our school has been named a Sports Focus School . This is a programme initiated by the Departments of Sport, Arts and Culture, and Education, and it is geared towards producing Top Class Athletes. Our school was selected based on our staff, our results over the years, and our outstanding facilities (some of which include an artificial hockey surface, 6 tennis courts, 6 netball courts, 2 squash courts, a heated swimming pool, and an indoor centre which is used for basketball, badminton, indoor hockey, netball, and volleyball, and a fully equipped gym).

We are looking for someone to join our Sports Department, who is a team player and dedicated to providing an excellent and professional service to the School, learners and the Department of Education. The position requires demanding work after hours as there are after school activities and events, weekend fixtures, and potential holiday commitments.

General description of the position:

To assume the position of:
- PHYSICAL EDUCATION EDUCATOR
- SPORT CO-ORDINATOR
- SPORTS COACH
Assist with the coordination of the Sports Department including but not limited to:
- Supervision of coaches and the extra−curricular calendar.
- Co−ordinate various sporting events e.g. sports days, swimming galas, termly sports fixtures, events off school property etc.
- Preferably able to coach the following sports: Hockey and/or Soccer.
To attend subject−specific workshops/training/coaching courses and to report back to members of the Sports Department.
To perform various school duties, including attending after hours functions and other school−related duties.
Develop positive relationships with Sports, Coaching and Teaching staff.

Applicants would need the following personal attributes:

A friendly and approachable demeanour, a positive, cheerful disposition and a ‘’can do’’ attitude. An enthusiasm for team work is essential.
- An ability to take initiative, and responsibility for tasks, and be accountable as needed.
- A methodical and organised approach to work.
- Willingness to be very physically active − as the job requires.

Necessary qualifications and skills would include:

A relevant Bachelor’s Degree and teaching qualification would be the minimum requirement, with SACE registration.
- The candidate must be qualified to teach Physical Education as per the CAPS curriculum.
- At least 2 years’ experience teaching Physical Education.
- A valid and up−to−date Police clearance certificate.
- Good administrative and computer skills are essential. Good computer skills with regard to lesson preparation, presentation and general school administration.
- Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with the Sports Department team members, the pupils, parents and staff.

All GHS staff are expected to:

Perform all of their duties with integrity and diligence.
Project a professional demeanour and appearance at all times.
Develop positive relationships with members of the GHS school community, which includes parents, learners and colleagues.
Be prepared to support and uphold the ethos of the school as contained in the Mission Statement.

The salary package will be based on qualifications and previous teaching experience.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV of no more than four typed pages indicating qualifications, previous work experience and at least two traceable references to:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 OCTOBER 2024

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School reserves the right not to fill this position.

If you have not been contacted by the school within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School is an Equal−Opportunity Employer.

We thank you for your interest in our school.

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