Job Description

St Stithians Boys' College is a leading South African boys' school, which constantly strives for excellence in providing a relevant and rigorous education, and for best practice in the education of boys. As a Methodist school, we have a conscious focus on the "Saints Honour", namely to 'Honour God, Honour others and Honour self".



Our "seven pillars" support the life of every boy at the Boys' College: academics, sport, culture, community service, leadership, outdoor education and spirituality. Through these pillars, we encourage each boy to realise his maximum potential as a citizen of significance of this school and in our country, in a stimulating and safe environment.



Our mission, purpose and passion is to walk the path towards manhood with our boys and support them as they emerge as "great young men", ready to serve, lead, contribute and make a difference in our world and in the lives of others.




The College invites applications for the above-mentioned position, which will be available from

5 January 2026

.Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills, passion and competencies to take on this leadership position.

Responsibilities

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Develop and implement an

Integrated Tennis Strategic Plan

aligned with the College's overarching strategy. Lead and coordinate tennis programmes, tournaments, and festivals across the college. Oversee

coaching development

, mentoring coaches, and ensuring best practices in training and performance. Manage tennis equipment, budgets, and operational compliance, including inventory and financial planning. Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, including parents, alumni, and external organisations. Serve as the primary liaison with College Communications to enhance spectator and student-athlete experiences. Drive recruitment and development initiatives to strengthen youth tennis pathways and high-performance programmes. Coach College Tennis Teams and oversee trials, practice progression, and player development across age groups.

Requirements

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Level 1 Tennis Coaching Qualification or equivalent will be an advantage. Relevant qualifications and 5-8 years' tennis coaching experience. Be in good standing with TSA and with annual updated qualifications as per the TSA requirements Proven leadership in managing a significant tennis programme. Experience in building youth tennis programmes and playing at university/professional level preferred. Proficiency in MS Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proven ability to work with diverse teams and/or a commitment to diversity and inclusion Clearance from the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) confirming no record of sexual offences against children and mentally impaired people or a valid police clearance certificate * Understands and adheres to the by-laws, policies, procedures, regulations, and rules of St Stithians College