Head Coach: Aquatics

Curro Holdings Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Thatchfield in Centurion seeks a Head Coach: Aquatics to lead the school’s swimming program across pre-primary to high school and club squads. The role requires a minimum of three years’ coaching experience, prior head coach responsibility, SSA Level 1 and LTS certifications, CPR, First Aid, and a valid driver’s license.

You will design training programs, develop talent, manage coaching staff, ensure safety and facility standards, and deliver annual program reports, while staying abreast

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF 4).
• 3 Years experience as swimming coach.
• Experience as Head coach of a program.
• Valid driver's license.
• Level 1 First Aid.
• CPR certificate.
• Clear criminal record.
• SSA Level 1 certificate.
• SSA LTS certificate.
• Degree in related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coach Pre-primary, Primary and High School swimming squads.
• Coaching of club squads.
• Write training programs to accommodate swimmers' abilities and growth.
• Manage and lead the team of coaches.
• Program quality control.
• Aquatics facilities management.
• Annual report of Aquatics program.
• Stay updated with latest swimming trends and techniques.

Skills

Coaching experience

Head coach experience

Team leadership

Program development

Training program design

Clear record

Driver's license

First Aid

CPR certificate

SSA LTS

SSA Level 1

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

SSA Level 1 certificate

SSA LTS certificate

First Aid Level 1

CPR certificate

Degree in related field

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint Head Coach: Aquatics (full-time) at Curro Thatchfield in Centurion to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 33725

Curro Thatchfield has a position available for a Head Coach: Aquatics.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

Coaching

• Knowledge of different swimming methodologies, and techniques.
• Program development and growth.
• Coaching of Pre-primary, Primary and High School swimming squads.
• Coaching of club squads.
• Ability to write various training programs to accommodate swimmers' abilities and growth.

Managing

• Ability to manage and lead the team of coaches.
• Program quality control.
• Aquatics facilities.
• Annual report of Aquatics program.
• Stay updated with the latest swimming trends and techniques.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Grade 12 (NQF 4).
• 3 Years experience as swimming coach.
• Experience as Head coach of a program.
• Valid driver's license.
• Level 1 First Aid.
• CPR certificate.
• Clear criminal record.
• SSA Level 1 certificate.
• SSA LTS certificate.

Advantageous

• Degree in any related field.
• Proven track record of producing Junior National swimmers or higher.
• Experience and knowledge with Team Manager and Meet Manager.