Head Coach: Football

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint Head Coach: Football (Boys and Girls) (full-time) at Curro Durbanville in Durbanville to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31388

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Coach: Football (Boys & Girls) to lead and develop our school’s football programme. The successful candidate will oversee coaching timetables, mentor assistant coaches, and drive player development across both boys’ and girls’ teams. This role requires strong organisational skills, effective communication with parents and stakeholders, and a passion for nurturing football talent through structured training, fixtures, and events.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

Football Programme Planning & Administration

• Develop and manage football coaching timetables for boys’ and girls’ teams.
• Assign assistant coaches to football activities and training sessions.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding fixtures, practices, and events.
• Manage indemnity and permission slips for football activities.
• Plan and oversee football awards and recognition processes.
• Enter teams into leagues, tournaments, and competitions.
• Compile fixture timetables and communicate weekly planners.
• Record and communicate match results, maintaining updated football records.
• Compile annual reports on football performance and achievements.
• Create termly football calendars.

Coaching & Player Development

• Deliver high-quality football coaching sessions for boys and girls.
• Mentor and develop assistant coaches in football techniques and strategies.
• Identify and nurture football talent across age groups.
• Officiate matches and ensure adherence to rules and discipline.
• Conduct equipment and field safety checks.

Physical Education (Football Focus)

• Plan PE programmes aligned to IEB requirements with a football emphasis.
• Design football-specific talent identification and skills development initiatives.
• Develop football assessments, including sport-specific rubrics.
• Review learner performance to identify hidden talent and encourage growth.

Football Events & Tours

• Plan and coordinate football events, matches, and tournaments.
• Attend football tours, camps, and sporting events.
• Assign teams and student helpers on event days.
• Welcome visiting teams and manage attendance registers.
• Coordinate return slips to confirm match attendance.
• Source substitutes and replacements when required.
• Manage event schedules, announcements, and programme flow.
• Organise catering and logistics for football events.

Staff & Team Management

• Mentor and manage football coaches.
• Address disciplinary issues in collaboration with the Head of Sport.
• Mediate between staff and parents when necessary.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• B.Ed or Post Graduate Certificate in Education .
• Sport Science qualification will be advantageous.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a football coach.
• 1-2 years’ experience in sports/event coordination will be advantageous.

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa