Job Description

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Rhenish Primary School, Stellenbosch

Rhenish Primary is a leading co-educational, English medium, primary school based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Rhenish Primary aims to nurture in our children the spirit of curiosity, creativity and commitment to the community in the changing global context. In spite of the many changes and advances to keep abreast of trends in education, Rhenish Primary School remains proudly steeped in our history and tradition. 2025 is the school's 165th year of existence. Our motto is, "Ebenezer" - Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.

Rhenish Primary School seeks to appoint

a Head of Extra-Curricular/Sport (SGB appointment)-

The following competencies are essential in the candidate we seek:


Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with children, teachers, parents and visitors A Strong understanding of Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) particularly of Primary School children. Self-motivated, energetic and innovative Work as part of a team with other staff members and to serve on the School management team Ability to manage budgets, equipment, facilities and coaches Capable of coaching a wide variety of sports and in particular coaching coaches. Possible involvement in the Physical Education programme of the school

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 3 years' experience in the same/a similar type of position and environment A suitably recognised teaching qualification or a degree/diploma in sports management/sports science SACE registration and Police Clearance Certificate and Sexual Offenders Clearance certificate

Duties and Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities

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To develop both a vision and objectives for the Sports Department. To develop long term athletic development(LTAD) programs code specific to the various codes of sport on offer. To ensure that coaching of the coaches frequently takes place aligned to the LTAD's created per code of sport. To organize fund raising events to assist the Sports Department to supplement its operating budget. With the assistance of the Code Heads seek to provide adequate coaches (internal and external) and support staff for all teams and participating learners. To assist personnel to grow and develop their specific abilities by means of making available, and encouraging participation in, courses, workshops and seminars related to their particular sport or cultural activity. In collaboration with the Code Heads, ensure that we keep abreast with current trends and developments by maintaining close contact with the controlling bodies and school/provincial associations for the various sports. To establish committees, with parent participation, to assist with and participate in the various aspects related to the effective running of the sport/culture, from policy matters, the setting of long and short term goals, to day-to-day practical issues. In collaboration with the groundstaff, sports committees, Code Heads and management, ensure that the necessary fields, grounds, facilities and equipment for all activities are provided, maintained and optimally utilized. To co-ordinate all activities related to the drawing up of inter-school fixtures, entries for leagues, championships and other competitions, including trials; assist with the planning and organization of Inter-house galas, meetings and other domestic competitions, tournaments and events. With the assistance of Code Heads, coaches and other role players, see to the smooth running of sports practices and training, fixtures and other activities on a daily basis - maintain clear and effective lines of communication with all concerned parties, both internally and externally. (eg. groundstaff, catering, medics, front office, outside coaches, learners, parents.) To draw up and distribute to parents and other interested parties a weekly schedule of fixtures and events with all the relevant details pertaining to opponents, teams, times, venues and traveling arrangements. This would at times incorporate an extra-mural newsletter with other useful or interesting information.

Other tasks:

The planning and co-ordination of all transport arrangements. Co-ordination/assistance with the ordering/purchasing of sports clothing/uniforms. Co-ordination of catering - liaison with relevant persons. Awards: responsible for awards meetings, record keeping, certification. Functions - guest speakers, seminars etcetera Sports equipment (not cultural)- co-ordinate ordering, purchase and control of stock. First Aid - liaise with internal staff members or outside providers. Results/records - co-ordinate collection and processing. Information/publicity - School Assembly, PRO, the press. Meetings - Code Heads, sport committees, cultural staff and any other persons. Term Calendar/Important Dates - advance planning, compilation and distribution thereof. Tours, Festivals - assist Code Heads, coaches with planning and organization. Fixture lists - compile and distribute fixture lists for all sports. Sport Controlling Bodies and Associations (also referees, officials etc.) - to establish and maintain communication channels. Will need to produce the extra-mural time-tables for the year, starting with the first term, then for the second and third terms (Winter) and then for the fourth term. Will ensure that all items/equipment of a general sporting nature and not specific to any code, are inventoried and maintained (eg. stopwatches; walkie-talkies etc.) Must ensure the entering of teams and codes into the various leagues. Is required to keep control of each code's (not cultural) budget. Will be required to communicate and make arrangements for any trips and tours to be undertaken. Will make any purchases required by the school, required for the extra-mural program. Is required to award Summer and Winter sports merit badges as well as Cultural merit badges when required. Will collate recipients' names and prepare certificates for the annual Prize-Giving ceremony. * Is required to report directly to the Principal.