Pietermaritzburg: PE & Sports Assistant

About the role The Junior School Sports Department needs assistance with PE lessons and extra-mural activities. We do not have enough staff to run the PE/sports programme. This role is essential to support and assist with Sports-related objectives in a timely manner. Responsibilities Employee Data Management 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. Must encourage girls where required. Administrative Support Provide general administrative support to the Sports department. Help coordinate employee engagement activities and coaching sessions. Minimum Requirements South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34. Must not have participated on the YES programme 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). Skills Have a wide range of sporting knowledge. 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. Well organised with administrative skillS. Ability to coach a range of sporting codes on offer to girls. Enthusiastic and energetic. Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application. –