Head Coach: Rugby (P7) (UJ Sport) 3 year 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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Managing of Varsity Cup Coaching Staff and Club Coaches.
- Ensure that the club recruits 70% Quality players. Build relationships with schools and offer specialised coaching clinics.
- Team preparation for Varsity Cup, Young Guns, Varsity 7’s, USSA and PGC
- Individual player skills development and personalised coaching.
- Continuous interaction with Manager and other stakeholders
- Develop marketing campaigns to promote teams and sport events.
- Ensure that student-athletes undergo physical evaluation, treatment and assistance at sporting events.
- Notify manager on any emergencies and/or any serious player injuries and complete incident report form
- Manage recruitment, performance, training and supervising of teams
- Ensure that individuals representing his/her team play according to the rules and regulations of the game and the facility
- Attendance of rugby workshops and related skills master classes
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree/ B. Tech or equivalent qualification.
- IRB level 2 Coaching. IRB level 3 Coaching would be an advantage.
- Boksmart certified.
- Five (5) years related experience in Coaching.
- Three (3) year experience in Varsity Cup Coaching structure.
- Three (3) year experience in professional rugby coaching.
- Relations with Sport Federations, Rugby Unions and Schools.
- A qualification in management studies would be an advantage.
- Excellent people skills
- Team Player
- Excellent computer skills in Windows and MS Office.
- Driver's license.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to use a high degree of initiative and sound judgement.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Meeting Organisational and Management challenges in the University Environment.
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.
