TUKS BASKETBALL WOMEN'S HEAD COACH (RE-ADVERT), PART-TIME FIXED-TERM CONTRACT (ONE-YEAR RENEWABLE), DEPARTMENT OF TUKSSPORT

Job ID 26571

Location TuksSport Central

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Temporary

UP Professional and Support

POSITION: TUKSBASKETBALL WOMEN’S HEAD COACH (Re-Advert)

CONTRACT: PART-TIME FIXED-TERM CONTRACT (one-year renewable)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Develop and ensure the optimal functioning and execution of TuksSport coaching philosophy as it relates to TuksBasketball;
• Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching strategy that is aligned with the club’s, teams, and/or individual’s performance plans, goals, and objectives;
• Create and execute effective TuksBasketball training programmes to enhance the athletes’ performance, including but not limited to developing technical and tactical skills;
• Design and coordinate the implementation of coaching best practices and protocols as agreed upon with the club manager and other technical personnel within TuksBasketball, for the individuals within the teams based on their specific needs;
• Talent identification and recruitment of student-athletes for TuksBasketball;
• Implement and engage in fundraising initiatives for the TuksBasketball club and contribute to all TuksBasketball club-hosted events;
• Coaching of both first- and second-women’s teams.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in sport or exercise science or sport management or related field;

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• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the following areas:

• Basketball coaching at a tertiary or provincial level;

• Valid driver’s license. OR

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the following areas:

• Basketball coaching at a tertiary or provincial level;

• Valid driver’s license.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Basketball knowledge;
• Coaching principles and methodologies;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written);
• Tactical analysis and opponent assessment;
• Injury prevention and management;
• Rules, regulations, and laws around basketball competitions;
• Training Program Design;
• Leadership and Communication;
• Adaptability and Flexibility;
• Interpersonal Skills;
• Ethical and Professional Conduct.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in sport or exercise science or sport management, or related field
• Basketball coaching of a high-performance team
• Playing experience
• Safeguarding Awareness Certificate
• First Aid Level 1/BLS

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Part-time position (15 -20 hours per week);
• Will be required to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays;
• Variable, outdoor and indoor sporting facilities, both onsite and offsite, and some office-based;
• Ability to carry equipment, walk to different venues (including hills or stairs), and sufficiently demonstrate techniques of the specified sport;
• Will be required to ensure compliance and/or accreditation with any regulatory bodies or affiliations as required to perform duties or as requested by the line manager or TuksSport;
• Reporting to the Club Manager: TuksBasketball and Deputy Director Coaching and Performance Management, TuksSport.

Please note this position includes an all-inclusive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, qualification, and experience.

The incumbent will be appointed on a fixed-term contract with the necessary performance clauses clearly stipulated.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and certificates,
• Certified ID and driver’s license,
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 27 October 2027

No application will be considered after the closing date or if it does not meet the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Ntiyiso Hlungwani, via email at Ntiyiso.Hlungwani@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries; Ms Takalani Mfamadi via email: takalani.mfamadi@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2027, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.

No applications for the position will be considered in the absence of submission of a valid South African identity document or a valid work permit in terms of which employment in the vacant position is authorized.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information, including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.

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