Coach Development and Support Officer

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart South Africa Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Programme Quality Manager to join our team at SmartStart South Africa. As a key member of our coaching network, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our coaches deliver exceptional quality programmes to children across the country.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead the onboarding process for new coaches, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. You will also conduct regular training sessions and briefings to build deeper understanding and integrity among our club coaches.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead the onboarding process for new coaches, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles.
  2. Conduct regular training sessions and briefings for club coaches to build deeper common understanding of the SmartStart programme.
  3. Support and coordinate the delivery of annual coach gatherings to ensure learning, engagement, and skills development.
  4. Co-design and co-develop new initiatives to improve quality assurance processes for coaches.
  5. Conduct in-field coaching and quality assurance visits to improve the quality of club coaching practice.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector or education, with a focus on coaching networks for ECD practitioners or educational workers.
  • Excellent training, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a proven ability to work with diverse teams.
  • Experience as a SmartStart club coach is required and experience as a team leader will be an added benefit.
  • Excellent documentation skills, with the ability to report on activities and escalate issues effectively.
  • A developmental mindset, with the ability to work with individuals' strengths and provide supportive, constructive feedback.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in the field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A high level of organizational and planning abilities.
  • An independent worker, who is self-motivated and organized with good time management skills.


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Agility Coach Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Virtual Assistant to join our team at Agility Coach. As a Virtual Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our internal teams and clients, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service delivery.Key Responsibilities:Manage client emails, calendars, and scheduling to ensure timely and effective...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    Job DetailsJob Title:Club Coach Quality Officer Job Description This is a full-time position reporting directly to the [insert name]. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the onboarding process for new coaches, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles in the field. Key Responsibilities Coach Training & Development Lead the...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    SmartStart South Africa is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Club Coach Quality Officer to lead our coaching network.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Club Coach Quality Officer. As a key member of our coaching network, you will be responsible for leading the onboarding process...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SmartStart South Africa Full time

    As a Coach Quality Improvement Officer at SmartStart South Africa, you will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of coaching practices across our network.Your key responsibilities will include designing and implementing effective training sessions, conducting regular briefings, and supporting the delivery of annual coach gatherings.We are seeking an...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    Join to apply for the Club Coach Quality Officer role at SmartStart South Africa . Be among the first 25 applicants. Key Responsibilities Coach Training & DevelopmentLead the onboarding process for new coaches, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles in the field. Conduct regular training sessions and briefings for club coaches to build deeper...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    Join to apply for the Club Coach Quality Officer role at SmartStart South Africa.Be among the first 25 applicants.Key ResponsibilitiesCoach Training & DevelopmentLead the onboarding process for new coaches, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles in the field.Conduct regular training sessions and briefings for club coaches to build deeper common...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Agility Coach Full time

    Agility Coach is a respected recruitment firm seeking an organized and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to support our internal teams and clients with various administrative tasks.Key Responsibilities:Manage emails, calendars, and scheduling for clientsAssist with document preparation, data entry, and researchProvide administrative support via email, chat,...

  • Virtual Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Agility Coach Full time

    Agility Coach, a respected recruitment firm, is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support both our internal teams and clients with various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations. This is a remote opportunity, and we are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Agility Coach Full time

    Agility Coach is looking for a dedicated Virtual Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a vital role in supporting our internal teams and clients with various administrative tasks.Responsibilities:Email management and calendar organization for clientsDocument preparation, data entry, and research to support business...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart South Africa Full time

    Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 02 / 24 /SmartStart is a successful national network of NGOs and partners that is realizing quality, affordable early learning for all children aged three to five.We are achieving this by scaling a network of and building a platform for providers, achieving specific ecosystem transformations with governments and...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SmartStart South Africa Full time

    Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 02/24/2025 SmartStart is a successful national network of NGOs and partners that is realizing quality, affordable early learning for all children aged three to five. We are achieving this by scaling a network of and building a platform for providers, achieving specific ecosystem transformations with governments and...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    Succeed as a Club Coaching Development Lead at SmartStart South Africa and contribute to the growth and success of our coaching network. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering coaching programmes that enhance the skills and knowledge of our coaches.Your primary objective will be to develop and implement strategies...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    SmartStart South Africa is looking for a seasoned Club Coach Quality Officer to support the growth and development of our coaching network.About the OpportunityThis is a unique chance for an experienced and innovative individual to make a meaningful impact on our coaching network. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for co-designing and...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced rowing coach to join our team at St John's College. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rowing coaching, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with students of varying ages and skill levels.Key Skills and QualificationsProven rowing coaching experience.Strong...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart South Africa Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Coach Development and Support Officer to join our team at SmartStart South Africa. As a key member of our coaching network, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of annual coach gatherings, co-designing and co-developing new initiatives, contributing to quality assurance processes, and conducting...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    About the JobJob Title:Club Coach Quality Officer Our Mission To empower children through quality early childhood development programs. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Club Coach Quality Officer to join our team at SmartStart South Africa. Key Responsibilities Coach Training & Development Lead the onboarding process for new coaches, ensuring they...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    Job OverviewJob Title:Club Coach Quality Officer About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Club Coach Quality Officer to join our team at SmartStart South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the onboarding process for new coaches, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles in the field. Key...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart South Africa Full time

    About UsSmartStart South Africa is a national network of NGOs and partners working together to realize quality, affordable early learning for all children aged three to five. We achieve this by scaling a network of providers, building a platform for them, and promoting early learning as a priority societal cause.We are committed to delivering exceptional...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Smartstart Full time

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Club Coach Quality Officer to join our team at SmartStart South Africa.About the JobThis role is responsible for contributing to the continual redesign and improvement of quality assurance processes for coaches. The successful candidate will conduct in-field coaching and quality assurance visits to improve...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Old Mutual Limited Full time

    Continuous Improvement Coach page is loadedContinuous Improvement CoachApply locations Johannesburg posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-63897Let's Write Africa's Story TogetherOld Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF JOB:This role bridges the gap between training and...