Pietermaritzburg: PE & Sports Assistant

About the Role

The Junior School Sports Department is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PE & Sports Assistant to support our sports program. We require someone who can provide exceptional coaching, administrative support, and enthusiasm for working with girls aged 6 to 13.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and correct swimming strokes.
• Coach a range of sporting codes on offer to girls.
• Take charge of warm-up sessions, drills, activities, and games.
• Assist with sports administration.
• Communicate across TWC platforms.
• Take initiative when preparing and planning PE lessons.
• Communicate with girls aged 6 to 13.
• Assist with our Grade 1 & 2 extra mural programme.

Requirements

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES program before.
• Matric.
• Diploma or degree in sport management courses or sport science courses, or a related field.
• LTS (Learn to Swim) qualified.
• Be able to get into the pool (swim with confidence).
• Basic Technology Skills & Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in sport management courses or sport science courses, or a related field.

Salary & Benefits

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