PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) COACH

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Pinelands is seeking a full-time Physical Education Coach to lead CAPS-aligned PE for Grades 1–3 and 8–9. You will plan and assess lessons, foster movement skills through games, and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Join the founding team January 2027 and help build a strong sports culture in the school community. Applicants should hold Matric and preferably First Aid certification, with experience in coaching children and a strong, reliable presence.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• First Aid certification advantageous.
• Experience in sports coaching with children beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and assess PE lessons for Grades 1–3 following CAPS Life Skills.
• Plan, teach and assess PE for Grades 8–9 following CAPS Life Orientation.
• Build fundamental movement skills through games and play.
• Keep lessons safe, inclusive, and enjoyable for diverse ages.
• Help build a sporting culture with sports days and events.
• Model Apex values on and off the field.

Skills

English fluency

Sports coaching

Education

Matric

Job description

Apex Pinelands | Full-time | Grades 1-3 & 8-9 | Start: January 2027

Love sport and working with children? Join our founding team as PE Coach. You'll teach Physical Education to our Grade 1 to 3 and Grade 8 and 9 scholars at Apex Pinelands, following the CAPS curriculum and helping every child grow in physical skills, confidence, teamwork and sportsmanship.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Plan, teach and assess age-appropriate PE lessons for Grades 1 to 3, following the CAPS Physical Education programme in Life Skills.
• Plan, teach and assess PE for Grades 8 and 9, following the Physical Education component of CAPS Life Orientation.
• Build fundamental movement skills through games and play.
• Keep every lesson safe, inclusive and fun, adapting activities for different ages and abilities.
• Help build our sporting culture from day one, including sports days and school events.
• Model and strengthen the Apex values on and off the field.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Matric (required).
• Sports coaching, PE or related training and First Aid certification are advantageous.
• Experience in sports coaching or competitive, school or club sport. Experience with children or teaching PE is beneficial.
• Confident teaching young children (6 to 9 years old) and teenagers, and able to plan structured lessons that follow a curriculum.
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa advantageous.
• Energetic, patient and reliable, with strong group management skills.
• Takes initiative, works independently, collaborates well and upholds our school values: Grit, Responsibility, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity and Respect.

PRACTICAL BITS

• Full-time position, based at Apex Pinelands, Conradie Park, Pinelands.
• Reliable transport required.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory safeguarding and background checks, including child protection clearances.

Subject line: 2027 Physical Education Coach
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Your information is handled in line with POPIA.