Somerset College is a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school offering schooling from Grade 000 to Matric-IEB and Cambridge AS and A-levels. Founded in 1997, Somerset College is a welcoming, stimulating centre of learning situated in the beautiful Cape Winelands.
Somerset College is seeking a hard-working, focused, performance-driven, process-oriented, enthusiastic, creative and experienced Hockey professional to join our team.
HEAD OF GIRLS’ HOCKEY
Commencement Date: 1 January 2027
The successful candidate must:
- Develop and continuously update a sport-specific curriculum that integrates technical skills, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and psychological resilience.
- Design comprehensive seasonal plans, including training cycles, match schedules and progression benchmarks for all age groups and skill levels.
- Recruit, train, mentor and evaluate coaching staff to ensure alignment with the school’s philosophy and high coaching standards.
- Provide hands-on leadership in coaching sessions and match-day management.
- Facilitate regular coach development workshops and promote collaboration across the coaching team.
- Implement individualised athlete development plans, focusing on skill advancement, fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing.
- Work closely with medical staff to monitor injuries, rehabilitation and player welfare.
- Support a balanced approach to academic, cultural and sporting commitments, ensuring holistic student development.
- Lead transparent and merit-based team selection processes.
- Engage with parents and guardians to communicate player progress, expectations and team updates.
- Collect, analyse and report performance data, including player statistics, match outcomes and training effectiveness.
- Manage and coordinate the administration of the sporting code.
- Prepare seasonal and annual reports for the Director of Sport, outlining achievements, challenges and strategic goals.
- The ability to inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
- The ability to teach a Senior School recognised subject would be advantageous.
Minimum requirements:
- Must be registered with SACE.
- Proven experience in hockey coaching and programme management, ideally within a school or academy setting.
- A recognised coaching qualification: SAHA Coaching Level 2 or above.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Hold a valid Police Clearance (not older than 3 months) and comply with child protection policies.
- Be familiar with injury prevention protocols, recovery practices and return-to-play procedures.
To apply: Submit your CV, cover letter and any supporting documents to Mr JC Nel, Director of Sport, via email: humanresources@somcol.co.za
Somerset College in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
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