Head Coach: Netball First Team

Curro Holdings Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd. in Durbanville seeks a dedicated Head Coach: Netball First Team to lead and develop our premier netball programme starting January 2027. You will plan coaching sessions, coordinate fixtures, mentor assistants and ensure high standards of performance and safety across all events.

The role requires leadership, strategic planning and a commitment to excellence in developing netball talent and sustaining the First Team’s success.

Qualifications

• B.Ed or PGCE in Education.
• Sport Science qualification will be advantageous.
• 2–3 years’ experience as a netball coach.
• 1–2 years’ experience in sports/event coordination will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality coaching sessions for the First Team.
• Coordinate fixtures, tournaments and calendars.
• Mentor assistant coaches and supervise training sessions.
• Communicate with parents regarding fixtures, practices and events.
• Manage indemnity, consent slips and safety checks.
• Enter the First Team into leagues and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication with parents

Planning & administration

Event coordination

Education

B.Ed

PGCert in Education

Sport Science (advantage)

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: Netball First Team (full-time) at Curro Durbanville in Durbanville to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31351

An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated Head Coach: Netball First Team to manage and grow our premier netball programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high‑quality coaching sessions, coordinating fixtures and tournaments, and mentoring assistant coaches. This role demands leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to excellence in developing netball talent and ensuring the First Team’s continued success.

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

Key performance areas

Netball Programme Planning & Administration

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

Coaching & Player Development

• Deliver high‑quality coaching sessions for the First Team.
• Mentor and develop assistant coaches in netball techniques and strategies.
• Identify and nurture netball talent within the school.
• Officiate matches and ensure adherence to rules and discipline.
• Conduct equipment and court safety checks.

Physical Education (Netball Focus)

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

Netball Events & Tours

• Plan and coordinate netball events, matches, and tournaments.
• Attend tours, camps, and netball 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 netball events.

Staff & Team Management

• Mentor and manage netball 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 netball coach.
• 1–2 years’ experience in sports/event coordination will be advantageous.

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