Head Of Extra- Curricular Activities

Job Advert Summary Rhenish Primary School, Stellenbosch is a leading co‑educational, English medium, primary school based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Rhenish Primary aims to nurture in our children the spirit of curiosity, creativity and commitment to the community in the changing global context. In spite of the many changes and advances to keep abreast of trends in education, Rhenish Primary School remains proudly steeped in our history and tradition. is the school's th year of existence. Our motto is, "Ebenezer" – Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. Head of Extra‑Curricular / Sport – Responsibilities Rhenish Primary School seeks to appoint a Head of Extra‑Curricular / Sport (SGB appointment) – The following competencies are essential in the candidate we seek: Excellent administrative, organisational and time‑management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with children, teachers, parents and visitors A strong understanding of Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) particularly of Primary School children Self‑motivated, energetic and innovative Work as part of a team with other staff members and to serve on the School management team Ability to manage budgets, equipment, facilities and coaches Capable of coaching a wide variety of sports and in particular coaching coaches Possible involvement in the Physical Education programme of the school Minimum Requirements A minimum of 3 years' experience in the same or a similar type of position and environment A suitably recognised teaching qualification or a degree / diploma in sports management / sports science SACE registration and Police Clearance Certificate and Sexual Offenders Clearance certificate Duties and Responsibilities To develop both a vision and objectives for the Sports Department To develop long term athletic development (LTAD) programmes code specific to the various codes of sport on offer To ensure that coaching of the coaches frequently takes place aligned to the LTAD's created per code of sport To organise fund raising events to assist the Sports Department to supplement its operating budget With the assistance of the Code Heads seek to provide adequate coaches (internal and external) and support staff for all teams and participating learners To assist personnel to grow and develop their specific abilities by making available, and encouraging participation in, courses, workshops and seminars related to their particular sport or cultural activity In collaboration with the Code Heads, ensure that we keep abreast with current trends and developments by maintaining close contact with the controlling bodies and school / provincial associations for the various sports To establish committees, with parent participation, to assist with and participate in the various aspects related to the effective running of the sport / culture, from policy matters, the setting of long and short term goals, to day‑to‑day practical issues In collaboration with the groundstaff, sports committees, Code Heads and management, ensure that the necessary fields, grounds, facilities and equipment for all activities are provided, maintained and optimally utilised To co‑ordinate all activities related to the drawing up of inter‑school fixtures, entries for leagues, championships and other competitions, including trials; assist with the planning and organisation of Inter‑house galas, meetings and other domestic competitions, tournaments and events With the assistance of Code Heads, coaches and other role players, see to the smooth running of sports practices and training, fixtures and other activities on a daily basis – maintain clear and effective lines of communication with all concerned parties, both internally and externally To draw up and distribute to parents and other interested parties a weekly schedule of fixtures and events with all the relevant details pertaining to opponents, teams, times, venues and travelling arrangements To produce the extra‑mural time‑tables for the year, starting with the first term, then for the second, third and fourth terms (Winter) To ensure that all items / equipment of a general sporting nature and not specific to any code, are inventoried and maintained (e.g. stopwatches, walkie‑talkies etc.) To keep control of each code's (not cultural) budget To communicate and make arrangements for any trips and tours to be undertaken To make any purchases required for the school and for the extra‑mural programme To award Summer and Winter sports merit badges as well as Cultural merit badges when required To collate recipients' names and prepare certificates for the annual Prize‑Giving ceremony To report directly to the Principal Other Tasks Co‑ordination of sports clothing / uniforms and purchasing of sports equipment (not cultural) Co‑ordination of catering – liaison with relevant persons Organise awards meetings, record keeping, certification Guest speakers, seminars, etc. First Aid liaising with internal staff members or outside providers Co‑ordination of the collection and processing of results / records Information / publicity: School Assembly, PRO, the press Meetings: Code Heads, sport committees, cultural staff and any other persons Term Calendar / Important Dates – advance planning, compilation and distribution thereof Tours, Festivals – assist Code Heads, coaches with planning and organization Fixture lists – compile and distribute fixture lists for all sports Sport Controlling Bodies and Associations (also referees, officials, etc.) – establish and maintain communication channels #J-18808-Ljbffr