Job Description

At Curro,

we care.

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a Sports Coordinator

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St Dominics

Vacancy Reference: 26744

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Be the hero in your classroom! With more than 25 years of educational excellence, Curro is seeking passionate teachers to join our family. Make a difference by joining Curro.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:





Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed 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 Holdings seeks to appoint a Sports Coordinator (full-time) at St Dominics in Newcastle to commence duties in January 2026

Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint a primary school intermediate phase teacher at

St Dominics

in

Newcastle

. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the intermediate phase.




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

Key Performance Areas

Sports Planning & Administration

Review and plan the coaching timetable. Allocate coaches to teams and sporting activities. Manage communication with parents regarding sports events and activities. Oversee the process of indemnity and permission slips for all sporting events. Plan and manage the annual sports awards programme. Attend and participate in district AGMs and relevant sporting bodies. Manage ordering and control of sporting stock and equipment. Register teams for leagues, tournaments, galas and competitions based on district fixtures. Compile and communicate fixture timetables based on weekly planners. Capture and communicate results; maintain updated files per sporting code. Organise and maintain the sports storeroom. Compile annual and termly sports reports. Create termly sporting calendars.

Coaching, Training & Health and Safety

Assign and manage coaches for various sports codes. Research and organise coaching clinics for staff development. Mentor and upskill coaches in coaching methodology and best practice. Coach within own sporting discipline. Officiate at sports matches as required. Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies.

Physical Education Programme

Plan and implement PE programmes across relevant grades. Design cross-sport talent identification systems and skills development frameworks. Develop sport-specific PE assessments and rubrics. Review assessments to identify emerging talent and support learners' sporting growth.

Sports Events & Tours

Plan, coordinate and manage sports events, tours, and camps. Allocate teams and staffing on the day of events. Assign student helpers and support roles. Manage return slips and confirmations for matches. Arrange substitutes and replacements when required. Oversee the running of sports events including scheduling, announcements, and programme management. Coordinate catering orders for coaches, parents, and learners.

Staff Management

Mentor and manage coaching staff. Assist the Head of Sport with disciplinary matters. Mediate between staff and parents where necessary

Qualifications, experience and skills

A Sport Science qualification is advantageous. 2-3 years' experience as a sports coach (essential). 1-2 years' experience in sports or event coordination (advantageous). Strong organisational, communication and planning skills. Ability to work extended hours, weekends and during sports events. A passion for youth development and school sport. Professional, disciplined and committed to excellence.

Closing date: 05 December 2025

Read more about where you will work

PRESCHOOL | PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL




Please apply before

05 December 2025

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

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 remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent

position.






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.