TuksSport: Judo Head-Coach (Part-Time Fixed Term) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The incumbent will be responsible for: 

• Develop and ensure the optimal functioning and execution of TuksSport coaching philosophy as it relates to TuksJudo. 
• Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching strategy that is aligned with the club’s, team's and/or individual’s performance plans, periodisation, goals, and objectives. 
• Create and execute effective training programmes to enhance the athletes’ performance, including but not limited to developing technical and tactical skills. 
• Design and coordinate the implementation of coaching best practices and protocols as agreed upon with the club manager and other technical personnel within TuksJudo, for the individuals within the high-performance squad, based on their specific needs. 
• Develop, influence, and maintain relationships with external, provincial, and national coaches and federations to contribute and influence the sport through best practices, shared knowledge, and creating opportunities for athlete development pathways. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Judo Coaching 

 OR 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Judo Coaching 

AND 

• Judo South Africa Level 1 Coaching Certificate 
• Registered as a coach with a Judo union/association (if applicable) 
• Valid driver’s license 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Criminal record certificate; 
• Sexual offender’s clearance certificate; 
• Child offender clearance certificate.