Sports Coach – Head of Rugby

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent schooling provider is seeking a part-time Sports Coach – Head of Rugby to lead and develop the rugby program at their school. Responsibilities include team recruitment, player conditioning, and coordinating fixtures while ensuring alignment with school standards. Ideal candidates have proven coaching experience, strong organizational skills, and relevant coaching certification. This position offers flexible working hours and a chance to contribute to a vibrant sports culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coaching and managing high school sports programs.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to work flexible hours including early mornings and late afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rugby program and ensure all teams adhere to outlined standards.
• Recruit and develop players for various age groups.
• Manage player conditioning and oversee fitness sessions.

Skills

Coaching high school rugby

Organizational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to motivate and inspire

Education

Relevant coaching certification

Tools

Boksmart qualification

Job description

Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed 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 Holdings seeks to appoint a Sports Coach – Head of Rugby (part-time) at Curro Hillcrest in KwaZulu-Natal to commence duties in January 2026

This is a part time, permanent position. The hours of work during the school day will be flexible, in so far that all non-coaching duties are completed, and taking into account that there is an expectation to run early morning gym sessions, starting at 06:00 and, at varying times in the year, coaching sessions may only finish at 18:00.

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

The Head of Rugby is responsible for leading, administering, and developing the rugby program (both 15-man and Sevens rugby), ensuring alignment with the school’s ethos, vision, and sporting standards. The role includes strategic planning, team recruitment, staff management, gym management, and championing both player conditioning and rugby culture throughout the high school.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead the rugby program, including 15-man and Sevens rugby, ensuring all teams play a brand of rugby outlined by the Director of Rugby.
• Ensure coaches are in place for all teams; monitor their skills, player management, and Boks Mart qualifications.
• Recruit and develop players, ensuring teams in U14, U15, 2nd, and 1st age groups are filled.
• Set up fixtures for the season and coordinate alignment with the school’s academic/calendar requirements.
• Manage player conditioning and run preseason rugby fitness.
• Organize participation in tours and tournaments with the sports department and attend such events.
• Serve as boys’ strength and conditioning coach for all boys’ sports teams in conjunction with other MICs and coaches.
• Manage all gym scheduling, maintenance, and work towards developing a high-performance centre.
• Assist with learner recruitment (with a focus on boys) and support sponsorship acquisition and kit procurement.
• Execute administrative duties, respond to school communications within 24 hours, and ensure professional conduct in punctuality and standards.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in coaching and managing high school rugby and sports programs.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building and ability to create positive working relationships.
• Good communication skills, accountable for timely response to emails and messages.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and drive high standards of work ethic and attention to detail.
• Commitment to work flexible hours (early mornings, late afternoons, during tournaments).
• Boksmart qualification (or willingness to obtain if not held).
• Relevant coaching certification and knowledge of sports conditioning.
• Willingness to support all duties reasonably requested by the Head of School.

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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• Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa