Director of Hockey

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa St Stithians Full time

St Stithians College is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious sports professional to build and lead the vision for Hockey at St Stithians College and ensure that this vision is understood by all involved in the sport including pupils, staff, parents, prospective parents, and any other relevant stakeholders.

The Director of Hockey will lead and manage the hockey programme for St Stithians College as a whole.

The position will innovate, develop, partner and manage the College's Hockey Precinct, developing strategies, plans, policies and programmes to ensure an integrated Long-Term Hockey Development Plan to meet the College's expansive needs.

This would need to include a School and age-appropriate hockey development plan.

  • Relevant qualifications and proven experience in leading and developing hockey programmes (Recreational
- competitive
- high performance)

  • A level 3 coaching certificate will be an advantage
  • Previous proven experience coaching hockey at a Provincial or national level.
  • Proof of a hockey coaching system, style of play (Saints Way) and a LTAD Implementable Curriculum across the College.
  • Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail
  • Ability to problemsolve, innovate and work collaboratively
  • Strong and proven relationships with Schools, Universities, Provincial and National Federations
  • Strong and proven experience in strategic recruitment of students and commercial acumen.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook and Budget Management.
  • Excellent command of English (verbal and written communication)
  • Resilient and able to use initiative, prioritise, multitask and able work under pressure
  • Ability to adapt to and cope with change
  • A strong appreciation of the importance of the College's values and culture, and a willingness to work within the Methodist ethos of the College


St Stithians College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and against the sexual offenders and child protection register.



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