Strength and Conditioning Coach

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

St Charles College seeks a passionate Strength and Conditioning Coach to enhance student athlete development. The ideal candidate will provide expert coaching while embodying the College's values. This role includes mentoring and building relationships within a team-focused environment that promotes excellence and healthy habits.

Qualifications

• Experience in strength and conditioning coaching across various age groups.
• Ability to work unconventional hours including weekends and holidays.
• Capacity to inspire student athletes and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track, mentor and report on student athletes' performance.
• Provide strength and conditioning coaching for multiple skill levels.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence and well-being for student athletes.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant experience managing school gyms

Job description

St Charles College, founded in 1875, is an independent Christian boys’ College situated in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, catering for day boys from Grade 000 to Matric with boarders from Grade 4 upwards. The College has written the University of Cambridge International IGCSE, AS Level and A Level Examinations since 2002.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

We are looking for an inspired, self-motivated strength and conditioning coach with a proven track record in the field of sport and wellness. This role includes planning, tracking, mentoring and reporting – primarily through our Physical Education and High-Performance programmes. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to inspire boys and coaches through an exceptional work ethic, strong skill set and a genuine passion for the wellbeing of student athletes.

If you are able to thrive in a team-focused environment within an independent all-boys school, and if you are aligned with the values of our College, this position offers an exciting opportunity to meaningfully influence the lives of generations of College boys.

The ideal candidate will:

• Contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, learning and healthy habits that supports student athlete development
• Provide technically proficient strength and conditioning coaching to boys across various age groups and skill levels
• Manage high workloads and adapt to unconventional hours, including early mornings, weekends and holidays
• Build relationships and network with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Be able to work within the Christian values and mission of the College

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant experience managing school gyms and balancing multi-code loads

How do you apply?

Only persons with the appropriate qualifications and experience will be considered. If you feel you suit the above position, please complete the application form which can be found by clicking on the link provided below.

St Charles College is committed to employment equity and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.

In line with POPIA, the College will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information, but it will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

The College reserves the right not to fill the post. An application will not entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in the applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. If you have not heard from St Charles College within six weeks of your application, please consider that it has been unsuccessful.