Sport Coordinator

Curro Holdings Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Hillcrest High School in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a dedicated Sport Coordinator (full-time) to commence duties in January 2027. The role reports to the Head of High School and collaborates with the MICs of sport to deliver engaging learner sport experiences across fixtures, events and inter-house activities.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor’s degree, excellent interpersonal and administrative skills, and a proven track record in sports coordination, event

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Sports Management, Education, or related field).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including timely communication.
• Professional conduct regarding punctuality, behaviour, and work standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proven experience in sports coordination, event management, and budget administration.

Responsibilities

• Organisation and management of all sports fixtures, tournaments, and festivals.
• Sourcing, interviewing, and appointing external coaches; ensuring contracts are signed and standards upheld.
• Tracking learner involvement to ensure high participation and engagement.
• Coordinating parent meetings, interventions, and communication of fixtures/events.
• Overseeing function setups in collaboration with the estates team.
• Monitoring and upskilling coaches to align with school values, dress codes, and professional standards.
• Ensuring practices are well managed, punctual, and professional.
• Managing the Interhouse programme.
• Creating and managing the sports budget and tour budgets.
• Planning, organising, and attending all hosted festivals and tournaments.
• Coordinating and managing team and class photos.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management or related field

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 Sport Coordinator (full-time) at Curro Hillcrest High School in Hillcrest to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30186

Curro Hillcrest is seeking a dedicated, full-time Sports Coordinator to join our dynamic High School team. This permanent position requires a passionate individual with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and an exemplary work ethic. The role reports to the Head of High School and collaborates closely with the MICs of sport.

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

Key performance areas

• Organisation and management of all sports fixtures, tournaments, and festivals.
• Sourcing, interviewing, and appointing external coaches; ensuring contracts are signed and standards upheld.
• Tracking learner involvement to ensure high participation and engagement.
• Coordinating parent meetings, interventions, and communication of fixtures/events.
• Overseeing function setups in collaboration with the estates team.
• Monitoring and upskilling coaches to align with school values, dress codes, and professional standards.
• Ensuring practices are well managed, punctual, and professional.
• Managing the Interhouse programme.
• Creating and managing the sports budget and tour budgets.
• Planning, organising, and attending all hosted festivals and tournaments.
• Coordinating and managing team and class photos.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Sports Management, Education, or related field).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including timely communication.
• Professional conduct regarding punctuality, behaviour, and work standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proven experience in sports coordination, event management, and budget administration.

But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.
Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

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Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
https://www.curro.co.za