Manager II: Cricket (P7) (UJ Sport Division) (3-Year Fixed Term Contract)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Develop and implement a club-wide game plan; plan first-team training; oversee coaching standards; identify and develop players; recruit and retain athletes; support transformation and build club unity.
- Engage players, coaches, sponsors, media and parents; coordinate timely sport communications.
- Oversee fixture and event logistics, maintain records and ensure compliance with UJ Sport policies.
- Promote athlete wellbeing; oversee medical evaluations, injury protocols and equipment safety.
- Organise fundraising and sponsorship activities; build relationships with sporting bodies, schools and communities; prepare funding proposals.
- Recruit, develop and supervise assistant coaches; plan succession; manage contracts, payments and club budgets.
- Attend development interventions and mentor athletes and junior staff.
Minimum requirements
- B Degree (NQF 7) in Sports or an appropriate field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sport participation and/or administration at university level.
- Proven experience in coaching, player development and high-performance team execution
- Postgraduate qualification in Management preferred.
- CSA Level 3 Coaching qualification preferred
- Coaching leadership and player development.
- Conflict resolution and influencing.
- Networking and stakeholder engagement.
- Problem-solving and innovation.
- Written and verbal communication, including athlete feedback.
- Project and time management.
- Commercial awareness and business acumen
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.