SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR & COACH: HOCKEY

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cyprian’s School is seeking an enthusiastic Sports Administrator & Coach: Hockey to lead our thriving hockey programme from January 2027. The role covers coordination and management across Prep and High Schools, plus hands-on coaching as needed.

The successful candidate will balance on-field coaching with behind-the-scenes administration, budgeting, planning fixtures, and collaborating with students, parents and staff to foster a positive, inclusive sporting culture.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ relevant experience in Hockey coaching or sports management at Prep/High School level.
• SACE registered and in good standing.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Hockey programme across the Prep and High Schools.
• Act as Manager in Charge (MIC) of Hockey.
• Coach various Hockey teams.
• Plan and coordinate the season, fixtures and programme requirements.
• Liaise effectively with students, parents and other members of the school community.
• Coordinate and manage outsourced coaches.
• Support the development of a positive, inclusive and high-quality sporting culture.
• Manage relevant budgets and contribute to forward planning.
• Ensure the programme is administratively well organised, communicated and delivered.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the broader Sports Department.

Skills

Hockey coaching

Sports management

Administration

Communication

Team leadership

Education

SACE registered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sports management software

Job description

At St Cyprian’s School, we believe that sport has an important part to play in the development of young people. Beyond skill and competition, it offers students opportunities to discover resilience, confidence, teamwork, courage and the joy of belonging to something bigger than themselves.

Our Hockey programme is thriving and continuing to grow, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and energetic Sports Administrator & Coach: Hockey to help lead the programme into its next chapter from January 2027.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both sides of sport: being on the field and making everything behind the scenes work beautifully.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the coordination and management of Hockey across our Prep and High Schools, while contributing actively as a coach and positive role model for our students.

The Role

• Leading and coordinating the Hockey programme across the Prep and High Schools
• Acting as Manager in Charge (MIC) of Hockey
• Coaching various Hockey teams
• Planning and coordinating the season, fixtures and related programme requirements
• Liaising effectively with students, parents and other members of the school community
• Coordinating and managing outsourced coaches
• Supporting the development of a positive, inclusive and high-quality sporting culture
• Managing relevant budgets and contributing to forward planning
• Ensuring the programme is administratively well organised, communicated and delivered
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the broader Sports Department

We would particularly love to meet someone who...

• Has at least two years’ relevant experience in Hockey coaching, sports management or a similar role at Prep and/or High School level
• Is SACE registered
• Has strong administrative, organisational and communication skills
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and sports management software
• Has a genuine passion for sport and understands its role in the broader development of young people
• Leads by example and is a positive role model for students
• Brings an educational, encouraging and patient approach to coaching
• Can inspire confidence, motivate players and create enthusiasm around the programme
• Is comfortable coordinating multiple moving parts and keeping the proverbial balls, sticks and fixtures in the air
• Values ongoing learning and development
• Works collaboratively and brings flexibility, adaptability and a constructive attitude to a busy school environment

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who understands that a successful sports programme is not measured only by results. It is also reflected in the experience of the students who participate in it, the culture created around the sport and the sense of pride and belonging that grows from being part of a team.

St Cyprian’s School is on a journey of Transformation and the successful incumbent will be expected to contribute positively to the outcome of this journey.

St Cyprian’s School is a proud, independent school committed to equity and belonging, embracing and advancing diversity. We have a strong anchor that connects our Anglican tradition, values and heritage and we are a place that welcomes all faiths. It is from this frame that we grow and hone purpose, intellect, character, and agency in our students.