High Performance Centre (TuksSport) - Assistant Student Coach at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Job advertisement for Assistant Student Coach

• In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
• TuksTennis is offering a great opportunity for an exciting energetic coach with a long-term vision for Student Tennis.
• Someone who will be able to provide all aspects that’s necessary for a tennis player.

Responsibilities

• Student coaching covers all levels of play, from beginner to advanced. The TuksTennis Student
• Program hosts two elite squads, and one social squad throughout the week. Further responsibilities

Include

• Responsible for assisting the student head coach during the week with elite, as well as social squad sessions.
• Coaching at satellite schools three times a week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
• Ability to coach students of all playing levels.
• Needs to be energetic, organised, and maintains exceptional communication skills.
• Be involved in organising student events such as res league, club tournaments, Gauteng North League teams etc.
• Able to take ownership of the student program in the absence of the head coach. This includes coordinating, planning and running sessions independently.
• Assist in tour planning. This includes budget planning, logistics planning etc.

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Understanding of key principles of strategy and tactics
• Understanding of key principles of game situations
• Report writing
• Conflict resolution
• Computer literacy including the use of MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and decisiveness
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactiveness
• Emotional intelligence
• Reasonable to good playing ability

Minimum Requirements

• Accredited coaching qualification TSA Play and Stay. Level 1 would be advantageous
• Valid driver’s license and own transport to work around morning and evening training sessions
• No criminal record (Police Clearance Certificate will be requested)
• Safeguarding certificate may be requested
• Able to travel with the team and attend monthly meetings
• Suitable candidate to start first week April