YES Programme Candidate: Sport

Curro Holdings Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 58,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Curro is seeking a YES Programme Candidate: Sport (part-time) at St Dominics in Newcastle to commence duties in January 2027. Join Curro to help learners discover their love for fitness, teamwork and fun while supporting coaches and shaping positive school culture.

The role involves coaching support, learner motivation, event logistics, and administrative tasks, with a fixed 12-month term. Preference for local, energetic applicants who are unemployed and eligible for SACE where applicable.

Qualifications

• Ages 18–34 and South African resident.
• Must be previously unemployed.
• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Qualification in Sports Management, Coaching, Physical Education, or related field.
• Living close to the Curro school applying for.
• Energetic and sporty individuals to support learners' fitness and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching sessions and practices.
• Encourage learner participation and motivation.
• Support event and fixture setup for matches and tournaments.
• Help track attendance, results, and uniforms.
• Communicate fixtures and events to parents and school community.
• Learn from coaches and attend training workshops.
• Provide basic administrative support and schedule updates.
• Promote Curro ethos and values through professional conduct.

Education

Sports Management, Coaching, Physical Education, 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 YES Programme Candidate: Sport (part-time) at St Dominics in Newcastle to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30102

Are you energetic, sporty, and ready to bring the vibe? Join Curro as a Sports YES candidate and help learners discover their love for fitness, teamwork, and fun. Score your first big career goal right here!.

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

Key performance areas

Assist with Coaching Sessions Support senior coaches in planning and running practices, ensuring learners are engaged and improving their skills.

Learner Participation & Motivation Encourage learners to attend practices and matches, building enthusiasm and team spirit.

Event & Fixture Support Help with setting up sports fields, equipment, and logistics for matches, tournaments, and festivals.

Team Management Assistance Assist with tracking attendance, recording results, and ensuring learners are correctly dressed and prepared.

Community & Parent Engagement Support communication of fixtures, results, and events to parents and the school community.

Coach Development Learn from experienced coaches, attend training workshops, and apply new skills to improve coaching ability.

Administration Support Help with basic admin tasks such as responding to emails, updating schedules, and maintaining records.

School Ethos & Values Promote Curro's ethos and values through professional behaviour, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• South African youth between 18 and 34 years old.
• Must be previously unemployed.
• The range starts from R 5 241,00 - R 6 000,00
• Qualification in Sports Management, Coaching, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Living close to the Curro school you're applying for.
• Available and willing to work a fixed term 12-month contract

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.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.
If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.
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.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a temporary / contract position.