Sports Coordinator

Curro Holdings Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Hillcrest in Hillcrest seeks a dynamic Sports Coordinator (full-time) to lead and coordinate the school's sporting programme, commencing duties in January 2027. You will collaborate with the Head of High School, coaches, learners, parents and external stakeholders to ensure a vibrant, professional sports calendar.

The role requires a relevant Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, event management experience, and budget administration to plan fixtures,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Education, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with timely communication.
• Professional conduct regarding punctuality and work standards.
• Experience in sports coordination, event management and budget administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all school sport fixtures, venues and scheduling.
• Manage termly fixtures, tournaments and festivals.
• Develop opportunities to host sporting events.
• Recruit, interview, appoint, and contract external coaches.
• Build positive relationships with parents and community.
• Monitor learner participation and encourage engagement in sport.
• Oversee budgets for sports and tours.
• Coordinate team/class photographs and events with estates team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Team collaboration

Budget administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 Sports Coordinator (full-time) at Curro Hillcrest in Hillcrest to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 33731

Curro Hillcrest is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and highly organised Sports Coordinator to lead and coordinate the schools sporting programme. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of High School, sports management teams, coaches, learners, parents, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of a vibrant and professional sports programme.

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

Key performance areas

• Coordinating all school sports fixtures with opposition schools, including venues and scheduling.
• Managing termly sports fixtures, tournaments, and festivals.
• Identifying and developing opportunities to host sporting festivals and tournaments.
• Managing the recruitment, interviewing, appointment, and contracting of external coaches.
• Building positive relationships with parents and promoting school sporting activities within the broader community.
• Monitoring learner participation and encouraging high levels of engagement in sport.
• Coordinating sports-related events and function setups in collaboration with the estates team.
• Supporting and developing coaches through ongoing monitoring and mentorship.
• Ensuring sporting practices are professionally managed and conducted efficiently.
• Managing the schools Interhouse sporting programme.
• Developing and managing sports and tour budgets.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of sports festivals and tournaments.
• Coordinating all team and class photographs.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Relevant Bachelors 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.

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