📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWPlennegy (Pty) Ltd is actively recruiting for a Wembley College: Director of Sport position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sports / Athletics sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 5 - 10 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Sports / Athletics • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Wembley College: Director of Sport position is an important role within the Sports / Athletics sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSWith 5-10 years in Sports / Athletics, you're positioned for senior roles. This opportunity allows you to mentor others and drive strategic initiatives.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Wembley College: Director of Sport position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 - 10 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Sports / Athletics field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Sports / Athletics sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Vacancy DetailsEmployer: Plennegy (Pty) Ltd
IntroductionWembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands.
DescriptionWembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal ‘country school’ within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations that are set externally and recognised world-wide. The following position has become available for a Director of Sport for our School, based in Greytown. The Director of Sport holds accountability for sport across all three schools of Wembley College. The successful incumbent will author, own and drive the Wembley College Sport Strategy. The incumbent carries direct coaching responsibility for hockey and is expected to model, in that programme
RESPONSIBILITIESSport strategy and whole-College direction Team performance and the competition programme Coaching capability and internal coach development Head Coach: hockey Leadership of the Heads of Sport and sport operations Athlete welfare, safeguarding and compliance Facilities, budget and resources Stakeholder engagement, profile and recruitment
RequirementsREQUIREMENTSQualification - Essential
A relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7 or higher) in Sport Science, Sport Management, Human Movement Science, Physical Education or Education. A recognised, current national federation coaching accreditation in hockey at a senior level — SA Hockey Association Level 2 as a minimum, with Level 3 / FIH pathway progression strongly preferred. Current first aid certification (or willingness to obtain within three months of appointment). Valid driver’s license, with a PDP or willingness to obtain one. Clearance in terms of criminal record vetting, the National Register for Sex Offenders and the Child Protection Register.
Qualification - Desirable
A postgraduate qualification in sport leadership, coaching science, high-performance sport or education management. SACE registration. A coach educator / course facilitator accreditation with a national federation. Formal qualification or certification in strength and conditioning, or in sport performance analysis. Accreditation in a second code relevant to the Wembley offering.
ExperienceA minimum of 5 years experience in school, club, academy or federation sport, of which at least three to five years must be in a senior sport leadership role with accountability for a programme, a budget and a team of coaches. Proven, demonstrable strategy work: the candidate must be able to show a sport strategy they personally authored, the evidence base behind it, how it was implemented and what measurably changed as a result. Proven coach development experience. Substantial hockey coaching experience
Technical Knowledge
Long-term participant / athlete development models and their practical application in a school setting, including the South African Sport for Life framework. The South African coaching framework, federation coaching pathways and the accreditation landscape by code. Sport budgeting, procurement, facility planning and event management.
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