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Curro is a leading independent education group with 25+ years of experience and 80+ campuses across three countries, focused on academic excellence, character, and holistic development from preschool through high school.
Head of Sport (High School) job at Curro – Curro Hillcrest | Apply Now
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Full Time
Deadline:
19 Sept 2025
Job Title
Head of Sport (High School) job at Curro – Curro Hillcrest
Curro – Curro Hillcrest
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of High School, you will set the vision and operations for sport: plan seasons, allocate coaches, build calendars/fixtures, oversee budget and admin, and ensure effective parent/staff communications. You’ll coach in your discipline, mentor coaches, uphold safety/logistics (first aid, transport, equipment), and teach PE (Grades 8–11). You’ll coordinate tournaments/tours, manage player welfare, compile results and annual reports, and drive continuous improvement in coaching quality and learner participation—aligned to Curro’s ethos, values, and vision. Flexibility to work outside normal school hours is expected.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Programme leadership & admin: Seasonal planning; termly/annual calendars; fixtures; stock & equipment; registers; league/tournament entries; first aid, catering, venues, and transport logistics
Budget & reporting: Design/control sports budget; track spend; compile results and annual progress reports; run sports awards
Staffing: Assign, manage, mentor and upskill coaches; performance support; mediate discipline/issues
Coaching & PE: Coach in own code; support/coach coaches; officiate matches; teach PE (Gr 8–11); design cross-sport talent ID and PE assessments/programmes
Events & tours: Host/attend tournaments, festivals, tours and camps; manage players; ensure timely communication with all stakeholders
Stakeholder engagement: Maintain clear comms with parents, academic staff, and support teams; promote participation across the whole school
Culture & compliance: Model Curro values; ensure safety and operational standards; willingness to work after hours/weekends as required
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Minimum:
SACE registration
Relevant Education or Sports Management qualification
4–5 years’ experience as a sport coach
Valid PDP and willingness to drive school transport (advantageous/required as needed)
Experience in sports/event coordination (advantageous)
Skills & Attributes:
Strong organisation, interpersonal and leadership skills; high work ethic and attention to detail
Team management and resource planning; timetable/fixture design
Budgeting and administration; confident parent communication
Commitment to school ethos, values and learner development
