St Mary’s School in Waverley, Johannesburg, is an independent Anglican School for girls, providing an excellent, balanced education in a caring, friendly and dynamic environment.
We invite applications for the following post in the Senior School:
HEAD OF SWIMMING
This position will commence on 1 January 2027
Job description:
We are seeking an experienced swimming coach and programme leader with a proven track record of developing swimmers and leading a successful school, club or performance swimming programme. The successful candidate must be a SACE registered educator and hold an appropriate swimming coaching qualification (SSA or equivalent), with significant coaching experience at school, club, provincial and/or national level.
Experience in managing a coaching team and developing a structured athlete pathway will be advantageous.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the St Mary’s Senior School swimming programme, including its coaching structure, athlete pathway and long-term programme planning
- Coach swimmers across a range of ages and abilities, supporting their technical, physical and competitive development
- Lead and support the Senior School swimming coaching team, ensuring consistent standards and effective communication
- Oversee swimming competitions, team selection, gala entries, preparation, travel and related administration
- Support the St Mary’s Junior School swimming and physical education programmes, working alongside the head of Junior School swimming and Junior School head of sport, helping to establish strong foundations in swimming, movement and physical literacy
- Work collaboratively with the St Mary’s Sports department, including diving, water polo and strength and conditioning, overseeing the scheduling and maintenance of the school’s aquatic centre and contribute to the broader sporting life of St Mary’s
Applications:
St Mary’s offers a competitive remuneration package and excellent working conditions. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, coaching qualifications, proof of SACE registration, clearance certificates and safeguarding training certificates, together with a covering letter outlining their coaching philosophy and approach to developing a swimming programme.
Applications should be submitted before Friday 30 October 2026.
Applications should be emailed to markus.zahn@stmary.co.za
We reserve the right not to fill this post.
An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
Only applicants with relevant qualifications may be considered for the short list.
St Mary’s School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the protection of personal information of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information which may 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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