HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO COACH (PART-TIME)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Gauteng seeks a passionate part-time Water Polo Coach to enhance student athletic skills and foster a love for the game. Responsibilities include conducting training sessions, managing teams during competitions, and collaborating with the sports department to maintain a positive environment. Candidates must have coaching experience, effective communication, and a relevant qualification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coaching competitive water polo.
• Ability to work part-time including mornings, afternoons and weekends.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct engaging water-polo training sessions.
• Coach and manage teams during fixtures and tournaments.
• Develop players’ technical skills and tactical understanding.

Skills

Coaching experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant coaching qualification

Job description

Overview

HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO COACH (PART-TIME) – Dainfern College seeks to appoint a passionate and experienced Water Polo Coach to join our High School Sports Department and work on a part-time basis from 3 October 2025 or soonest thereafter.

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers IEB Matric as the Grade 12 exit exam. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools. School details can be found at http://www.dainferncollege.co.za.

This role offers the opportunity to develop young athletes, fostering both competitive excellence and a lifelong love for water polo.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct engaging water-polo training sessions for U14-Open players.
• Coach and manage teams during fixtures, tournaments and festivals.
• Develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding and love for the game.
• Collaborate with the Head of Swimming/Sports department to align with the College’s sporting vision.
• Ensure a safe, positive and disciplined environment at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience in coaching competitive water polo (school or club level).
• Relevant coaching qualification or accreditation (preferred).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work part-time hours, including mornings, afternoons and occasional weekends for matches.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of Dainfern College.
• Provision of a police clearance certificate and an NRSO clearance certificate.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV with at least two recent contactable referees for the attention of Mr Daniel Ackerman to [e-mail].

Please use ‘Water Polo Coach’ as the subject line.

Closing and next steps

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 10 October 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College also reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: Dainfern College is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect the personal information of applicants. Your information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment for this listed post only as well as for statutory purposes as applicable. By applying for this position and submitting your personal details and curriculum vitae to Dainfern College, you acknowledge this disclaimer.

Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies.

Dainfern, Fourways Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa