Head Coach: Football (Boys and Girls)

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**Overview** This role at Curro is for a Head Coach of Football for both boys and girls. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering a comprehensive football program, encompassing administrative duties, coaching, player development, event coordination, and staff management, while ensuring alignment with educational standards. **What you will do** * Develop and manage football coaching timetables for boys’ and girls’ teams. * Assign assistant coaches to football activities and training sessions. * Communicate effectively with parents regarding fixtures, practices, and events. * Manage indemnity and permission slips for football activities. * Plan and oversee football awards and recognition processes. * Enter teams into leagues, tournaments, and competitions. * Compile fixture timetables and communicate weekly planners. * Record and communicate match results, maintaining updated football records. * Compile annual reports on football performance and achievements. * Create termly football calendars. * Deliver high‑quality football coaching sessions for boys and girls. * Mentor and develop assistant coaches in football techniques and strategies. * Identify and nurture football talent across age groups. * Officiate matches and ensure adherence to rules and discipline. * Conduct equipment and field safety checks. * Plan PE programmes aligned to IEB requirements with a football emphasis. * Design football‑specific talent identification and skills development initiatives. * Develop football assessments, including sport‑specific rubrics. * Review learner performance to identify hidden talent and encourage growth. * Plan and coordinate football events, matches, and tournaments. * Attend football tours, camps, and sporting events. * Assign teams and student helpers on event days. * Welcome visiting teams and manage attendance registers. * Coordinate return slips to confirm match attendance. * Source substitutes and replacements when required. * Manage event schedules, announcements, and programme flow. * Organise catering and logistics for football events. * Mentor and manage football coaches. * Address disciplinary issues in collaboration with the Head of Sport. * Mediate between staff and parents when necessary. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * B.Ed or Post Graduate Certificate in Education. * Sport Science qualification will be advantageous. * SACE registration is essential. * 2–3 years’ experience as a football coach. * 1–2 years’ experience in sports/event coordination will be advantageous. **Who should apply** An experienced and qualified football coach with an educational background, capable of leading and managing a comprehensive football program for both boys and girls. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative, coaching, player development, and event coordination skills, with an ability to mentor staff, handle disciplinary matters, and effectively communicate with parents and colleagues. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/head-coach-football-boys-and-girls-curro-holdings-ltd Source: myjobmag

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