Hockey Men’s First Team Head Coach (TB000039)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Men's First Team Head Coach is responsible for coaching and managing the NWU Hockey Men's First Team by creating a high-performance environment that develops student-athletes, delivers sustained competitive success, and upholds the values and strategic objectives of NWU Hockey. The role is accountable for planning and implementing all technical, tactical, physical, and leadership aspects of the men’s programme while fostering academic excellence, player development, recruitment, and a culture of professionalism and excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. High-Performance Coaching & Team Performance
2. Student-Athlete Development
3. Recruitment & Talent Identification
4. Programme Leadership & Stakeholder Management
5. NWU Hockey Clinics (Coaching program)
6. Administration, Planning & Governance.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in management or sport science (NQF Level 7).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ hockey coaching experience at national, provincial and/or university level.
- A valid safeguarding certification.
- A valid police clearance certificate, not older than three (3) months.
- SAHA/FIH Level III Hockey Coaching Accreditation.
ADDED ADVANTAGES
- Hockey Coaching Accreditation at FIH level IV
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Advanced technical and tactical hockey expertise with the ability to lead high-performance programmes, make
- Effective match-day decisions and develop student-athletes for long-term success.
- Commitment to holistic student-athlete development.
- Strength & Conditioning understanding
- Athlete Monitoring
- Individual player development planning.
- Talent identification and succession planning.
- Ability to mentor emerging leaders within the team.
- Planning of NWU Hockey school holiday clinics (Coaching elements).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good multi-tasking skills
- Understanding of computer literacy and software.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Shaun Hulley on 018 299 2056
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Mpho Langa on 0182992170
CLOSING DATE: 18 October 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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