Head Coach: Girls Rugby

Curro Holdings Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Durbanville in Durbanville is seeking a full-time Head Coach: Girls Rugby to commence duties in November 2026. You will lead and develop the girls' rugby programme, manage coaching schedules, mentor assistants, and ensure safety and discipline across training and matches.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality coaching, coordinate fixtures and events, and promote rugby among learners. B.Ed or PGCE is required, with 2–3 years coaching experience and 1–2 years event coordination;

Qualifications

• B.Ed or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (SACE registration preferred).
• 2–3 years' rugby coaching experience.
• 1–2 years' sports/event coordination experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the coaching timetable for Girls Rugby.
• Mentor and develop assistant coaches in rugby techniques and strategies.
• Plan and oversee rugby awards and recognition processes.
• Enter teams into leagues, tournaments, and competitions.
• Coordinate rugby events, matches, tours and logistics.
• Ensure safety, discipline and adherence to rules during training and matches.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding fixtures, practices and events.
• Manage indemnity and permission slips for rugby activities.

Skills

Rugby coaching experience

Sports/event coordination

Education

B.Ed or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (SACE)

Sport Science qualification (advantageous)

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: Girls Rugby (full-time) at Curro Durbanville in Durbanville to commence duties in November 2026

Vacancy Reference: 31352

We invite applications for the position of Head Coach: Girls Rugby, a leadership role focused on building and advancing our girls' rugby programme. The successful candidate will manage coaching schedules, mentor assistant coaches, and deliver effective training sessions that foster skill development and teamwork. This role requires strong organisational ability, event coordination, and a passion for promoting rugby among female learners while ensuring safety, discipline, and competitive performance.

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

Key performance areas

Rugby Programme Planning & Administration

• Develop and manage the coaching timetable for Girls Rugby.
• Assign assistant coaches to rugby activities and training sessions.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding fixtures, practices, and events.
• Manage indemnity and permission slips for rugby activities.
• Plan and oversee rugby awards and recognition processes.
• Enter teams into leagues, tournaments, and competitions.
• Compile fixture timetables and communicate weekly planners.
• Record and communicate match results, maintaining updated rugby records.
• Compile annual reports on rugby performance and achievements.
• Create termly rugby calendars.

Coaching & Player Development

• Deliver high-quality rugby coaching sessions for girls' teams.
• Mentor and develop assistant coaches in rugby techniques and strategies.
• Identify and nurture rugby talent across age groups.
• Officiate matches and ensure adherence to rules and discipline.
• Conduct equipment and field safety checks.

Physical Education (Rugby Focus)

• Plan PE programmes aligned to IEB requirements with a rugby emphasis.
• Design rugby-specific talent identification and skills development initiatives.
• Develop rugby assessments, including sport-specific rubrics.
• Review learner performance to identify hidden talent and encourage growth.

Rugby Events & Tours

• Plan and coordinate rugby events, matches, and tournaments.
• Attend tours, camps, and rugby events.
• Assign teams and student helpers on event days.
• Welcome visiting teams and manage attendance registers.
• Coordinate return slips to confirm match attendance.
• Source substitutes and replacements when required.
• Manage event schedules, announcements, and programme flow.
• Organise catering and logistics for rugby events.

Staff & Team Management

• Mentor and manage rugby coaches.
• Address disciplinary issues in collaboration with the Head of Sport.
• Mediate between staff and parents when necessary.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• B.Ed or Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
• Sport Science qualification will be advantageous.
• 2-3 years' experience as a rugby coach.
• 1-2 years' experience in sports/event coordination will be advantageous.

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

Consent to use your personal information:
By submitting your application, you give Curro the right to process your personal information as required for recruitment purposes in alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You have the right to ask what information is used when and how and to revoke consent at any time.
Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
https://www.curro.co.za