SAHETI School is looking for Sports Co-ordinator (Grade 1-3) – closing date is 17 of November 2025

PRIMARY SCHOOL

SPORTS CO- ORDINATOR (Grade 1-3)

COMMENCEMENT DATE- 9 JANUARY 2026

SAHETI School is an independent, co-educational, English-medium school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, whilst promoting the values and ethos of Hellenism. The school is situated in Bedfordview, Johannesburg.

The successful candidate must be an experienced and well-qualified coach who holds an appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognised institution.

The Sports Coordinator and PE Teacher is responsible for developing and managing the school’s sports programme and delivering engaging physical education lessons. The role involves promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship among learners, while coordinating all school sporting activities and events.

Requirements of this position include but are not limited to:

Physical education teaching:

• Develop and implement comprehensive physical education curricula for Primary School students;
• Conduct regular PE lessons, focusing on physical fitness, sports skills, and healthy lifestyle habits;
• Assess and evaluate student performance and progress in physical education;
• Teach and assess learners’ performance in various physical activities and sports;
• Promote physical fitness, health, and wellbeing through engaging lessons;

Sports program coordination and coaching

• Ensure proper maintenance and availability of sports equipment and facilities;
• Coordinate team practices and training sessions;
• Provide mentorship and support to students;
• Schedule and coordinate sports events and matches;
• Be the MIC of sports in the primary school;
• Collect independent contractor coaches’ timesheets and ensure information is accurate.
• Liaise with external schools, associations, and sports bodies regarding fixtures and events;
• Schedule sports practices, fixtures, and events;

Any of the following will be advantageous:

• Experience coaching;
• Referee/Umpiring experience or a relevant qualification; and
• A Professional Drivers Permit (PDP).

Minimum requirements

• Recognised bachelor’s degree / diploma in the sports management / exercise science field.
• SACE certificate required
• 5 years’ experience as a Physical Education teacher and sports coach.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in sports coordination and PE instruction
• Police clearance;

Application Procedure:

Kindly click on the link below to apply for the position.

https://saheti.erecruit.co/candidateapp/?Source=saheti%20Website

Closing Date: 17 November 2025

SAHETI School is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy, should a suitable candidate be found. Submitting a CV does not entitle the applicant to automatically be invited for an interview. Failure to meet the pre-requisites of the advertised post will automatically disqualify applicants from consideration for the post. Should an applicant not hear from the school withing two weeks of the closing date it must be assumed that their application was not successful.

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