Sport Co-ordinator

2 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College Full time

Direct Reporting Line:

Sports Manager

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Sandton Campus has a vacancy for a Sport Co-ordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage the registration process of the VC Sports Club and ensure all students are provided the opportunity to participate in sporting activities on campus, pay the annual VC Sports Club fees.
  • Manage the VC Sports Club for the Westville Campus and drive and monitor student participation across all sports clubs on campus.
  • Ensure the VC Sports Club caters for students wanting to participate in either an individual and/or team sport and at either a competitive or social level.
  • Design, manage and coordinate, together with the VC Sports Club Administrators, the campus sports calendar of events/fixtures/practises/leagues both on and off campus.
  • Recruitment, selection and management of sports bursary students for all major Varsity College team sports clubs with the main focus being VC Hockey and/ Rugby Club.
  • Recruitment, selection and management of the VC Sports Club Administrators for each sports club on campus.
  • Manage the administration and growth of the VC Hockey and/or Rugby Club. e.g. player management, facilities management etc. Work with the VC Sports Club Committee to build the supporter base and social environment for these major sports clubs.
  • Provide accurate reporting of all sports activities for the Westville Campus, within the time frames provided.
  • Be accountable for all sporting equipment, playing kit and apparrel owned by each campus' Sports Club and maintain strict stock control procedures.
  • Manage all 3rd party relationships with regards to venues, leagues and sponsorships.
  • Manage and control the campus sports budget.
  • Assist in the management of the VCSportsLife Instagram and Twitter account. Ensure that information and pictures for all VC Sports Club activities namely, practises, matches, events etc. are collected and submitted to ensure maximum coverage on all VC social media platforms, press releases and the IIE's Varsity College website.

Competencies required:

  • High level of organisational, administrative, computer and interpersonal skills required
  • Best suited to an energetic, organised person who is gregarious in nature and who also enjoys planning sports events for students
  • Effective time management and negotiation skills
  • Public speaking
  • Good knowledge of sport and sporting industry

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • Three year degree or Higher Education Diploma in either Sport Management and Development or Marketing.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 to 3 years experience that supports organisational competencies. Experience in sport management is a must.

Special Requirement:

  • Drivers license and own vehicle essential

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