Job Description

Duties/Pligte

Strategic Leadership and Management

Supporting the Vision, Mission and Values of Maties Sport at all times with appropriate annual plans and performances of competitive teams. Leading the delivery of all internal sport programme management, events, and internal competition fixtures. Managing the club's facilities maintenance and logistics in collaboration with SU Facility Management. Leading sustainable club governance and ensuring adherence of club-members and supporters to SU's and Maties Sport's code of conduct. Representing Maties Sport at meetings of committees and/or associations for sport, both internally and externally and where applicable. Actively overseeing day-to-day functioning of the Maties Sport Club. Strategic planning, implementation, and commercialisation aligned with the annual Maties Sport Club Advancement Plan.

Programme Management

High performance and competitive sport code management. Ensuring implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the recruitment and retention strategy. PACER programme (holistic student-athlete and coach support) implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Recruiting competent, qualified and motivated coaches for the sport for which this position is responsible. Supporting the management and performance evaluation of coaches and planning appropriate development of coaches. Planning and managing events for the club, and supporting management of external events.

Financial planning and management

Preparing, managing and being accountable for the respective sport clubs' budgets, day-to day financial requests, as outlined by the club's strategic plan, the Maties Sport business plan and SU's Financial Management Regulations. Preparing monthly reports in consultation with the Maties Sport accountant. Being compliant to all financial management requirements as per SU's policy.

Organisation and Human Resource Management

Planning, setting up and managing the logistics required for sport fixtures and events (transport, match officials, etc.). Human resource planning and management. Club governance and annual reviews. Stakeholder management, including club members, coaches, and support structures.

Administration

Managing the internal and external registrations for assigned sports activities. Ensuring clear and timely communication of sports news and events in consultation with the media coordinator and unit leaders. Ensuring the accurate and organised recording of all sports-related matters in a timely manner. Keeping accurate minutes of meetings. Ensuring that all University, Maties Sport and other relevant compliance matters are fully covered and satisfied. Writing or overseeing the writing of sport reports as required.

Facility Management

Planning and managing the facility's maintenance. Planning upgrades to the facility. Usage management of the facility.



Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

Minimum qualifications:

A recognised qualification/degree in sport management/science. A valid driver's license and own transport. The position requires working after hours, including evenings, on weekends and public holidays. At least three years' experience in sport club management within a higher education environment.

Skills

The ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with diverse stakeholders. Advance computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently. The ability to lead sport clubs, collaborating with coaches and staff. The ability to give strategic direction in an ever-increasing professional environment. A participative and effective leadership and management style High level of management and leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Result-oriented. Administrative skills: the ability to provide accurate and informative written and verbal reports. The ability to take initiative, be innovative and to function effectively under pressure. The ability to prioritise effectively. Excellent time management skills.

Knowledge

An understanding of sport governance, club structures, and athlete development. Familiarity with university-level sport systems and policies. An understanding of recruitment, retention, and development of athletes and coaches. Skilled in budget planning, financial reporting, and in being compliant with financial regulations. Skilled in logistics planning for sport events, including transport, officials, and facilities. Skilled in inventory management, registration processes, and reporting standards. Internal and external communication strategies. The ability to coordinate with media and marketing teams.



Recommendation/Aanbeveling
* Experience in football club management within a higher education environment.