Athletics Head Coach
| Published | November 10, 2026 |
| Expires | November 22, 2026 |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Category | Education |
| Job Type | Part-Time |
Description
The Department of Sport and Recreation in the Directorate of Sport and Recreation invites applications for a Part-Time Hp Athletics Head Coach position for 1 year at the Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria Campus.
INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a fully completed standardized application form available from the university intranet, as well as a comprehensive letter of motivation that indicates your suitability for the position. In addition, please submit recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document.
Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation or undergo competency testing.
Should further information such as a portfolio of evidence be required, such will be communicated to applicants.
Key performance areas/Core functions:
• Give professional coaching and technical training to the High-Performance Athletics team.
• Plan and implement seasonal training programs for the athletes.
• Work out tactics, manage team selection and assess athlete performance.
• Manage team spirit, build teamwork and guide student athletes.
• Coordinate team travel schedules, training times and attendance at games or championships.
• Write clear performance reports and match reviews for management.
Minimum requirements:
Academic qualifications:
• Matric (National Senior Certificate). A post-matric qualification will be an
advantage.
Experience:
• 3 to 5 years of active track and field coaching experience at Club, District,
Provincial or National level. Experience coaching in USSA, Provincial or Nationalbcompetitions is an advantage.
Knowledge and skills:
• Thorough knowledge of Athletics South Africa (ASA) structures and policies.
• Must comply with the ASA Coaches Code of Behaviour.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with student athletes and
administrators.
• Ability to work under pressure during after-hours and weekends.
• Code 8 or Code 10 driver's license.
• Clean criminal record.
• Valid Safeguarding Certificate.
Registration with a professional body (if applicable):
• Active and paid-up registration as a licensed member of the Athletics South Africa
(ASA).
• ASA Level 3 Coaching Accreditation (must be effective and valid)
Please send your resume/CV
