Inspiring School Hockey & Netball Coach

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cyprian’s School is seeking enthusiastic Hockey and Netball Coaches to join our sports programme for the 2027 season, across Prep and High School levels. We value energy, coaching knowledge, and a genuine enjoyment of guiding young people.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, planning sessions, developing skills and tactical understanding, and supporting fixtures, tours and tournaments. Weekend fixtures may be required.

Qualifications

• Have relevant hockey or netball coaching qualifications and/or playing experience.
• Current or former hockey or netball player with an interest in coaching.
• Enjoy working with young people; good coaching is about the person as well as performance.
• Reliable, organised and able to communicate clearly.
• Enthusiasm, positive energy and a team-oriented approach.
• Available for morning and/or afternoon training sessions.
• Able to attend matches, tours and tournaments, including weekend commitments.
• Understand safeguarding and professional boundaries when working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Prep School and/or High School hockey or netball teams.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions.
• Developing students’ technical skills, tactical awareness and understanding of the game.
• Creating an environment in which students can learn, stretch themselves and enjoy their sport.
• Preparing and supporting teams for fixtures, tournaments and tours.
• Attending and coaching at matches, including weekend fixtures where required.
• Working collaboratively with the wider St Cyprian’s Sports team.
• Modelling excellent sportsmanship, professionalism and respect on and off the field or court.

Skills

Hockey coaching

Netball coaching

Playing experience

Communication

Organised

Team spirit

Safeguarding

Coaching enthusiasm

Education

Coaching qualifications

Job description

St Cyprian’s School is seeking enthusiastic Hockey and Netball Coaches to join our sports programme for the 2027 season, across Prep and High School levels. We value energy, coaching knowledge, and a genuine enjoyment of guiding young people.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, planning sessions, developing skills and tactical understanding, and supporting fixtures, tours and tournaments. Weekend fixtures may be required.