Coach: Women's Football (P8) (UJ Sport Division) (3-Year Fixed Term Contract)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Management of Varsity women’s Football Coaching Staff and team Coaches.
- Ensure the club recruits the indicated % of Quality players from the designated groups.
- Build relationships with schools and offer specialised coaching clinics.
- Ensure that the UJ women’s football team qualifies for the Semi- Finals of the Varsity Football championships.
- Ensure that the UJ women’s Football team finishes in the top 3 of the USSA championships thereby qualifying for the Varsity Women’s Football Tournament.
- Ensure that the UJ women’s Football team finishes in the top 8 of the leagues.
- Ensure exposure to young players as part of their development.
- Ensure exposure to varsity students as part of preparations for the university competitions.
- Individual Coaching sessions with players
- Constant regular meetings with the development coaches and assess the development of players.
- Invite junior players to train with 1st team to assist in players’ development.
- Continuous Interaction with the manager, Provide dates for coaches’ meetings, player’s issues, Training programs, USSA and Varsity Women’s Football planning.
- Club fixture and SAFA correspondence.
- Align with and support the academic program.
- Responsible for ensuring that all team members are bona fide students according to USSA and Varsity Football Competition Rules.
- Raise funds for the club and support fundraising ventures.
- Supply and assist with gathering information and data on players from time to time for research papers.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree/ B. Tech or any relevant qualification (NQF 7), preferably with a major in Sport Management or equivalent.
- SAFA Level 3 / or CAF A Level coaching certificate ( compulsory).
- Two (2) to three (3) years related working experience preferably in having to coach at University Level or Higher or Professionally.
- Up to date knowledge of health and safety and sports related safety measures.
- Be knowledgeable and have proven skills in the field of High Performance.
- Be competent in basic financial management and reporting.
- First aid level 1 qualifications required. Level II would be preferable.
- Valid Code 10 driver’s license and PDP
- Safeguarding Certificate.
- Conversant with Microsoft office packages.
- Analyse and resolve problems and situations effectively.
- Excellent writing, verbal and electronic communication skills.
- The ability to initiate and manage projects and work independently.
- Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, sound judgement, attention to detail; and energy and interpersonal skills.
- Effective thought leadership and management as demonstrated through writing, presentations and/or participation in professional organisations.
- Strong relationship-building and consulting skills.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
