Kovsie Football Men’s Head Coach (post level 9) (contract appointment: 3 years) (Job ID: 6143)

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The KovsieFootball Mens Head Coach must be able to combine their passion and understanding of mens football sports and wellness with the practical business activities of KovsieSport and other associated organisations. Preference will be given to the candidates from the designated group specifically males. The KovsieFootball Mens Head Coach is responsible for the daily functioning of the UFS Mens football program which includes planning organising instructing directing and managing a program exemplified by integrity and professionalism. He must share in the teams mission ambition and culture while actively contributing positively to the clubs organisational goals. The successful candidate must enjoy working in an interactive diverse environment that is challenging and professional while always positively projecting and promoting KovsieSport and the UFS and KovsieFootball visions.

Duties and responsibilities:
Plan organise lead and direct the KovsieFootball Mens program.
Coach and attend all/most team matches (Preseason Regular Season Playoffs USSA and Varsity Football exhibition matches etc).
Organise and conduct practice sessions to teach sport fundamentals and skills game strategies performance principles and the proper use of sports and training equipment to enhance the UFS Football Coaching philosophy.
Provide instruction in physical conditioning and technical periodisation that will enable student athletes to achieve maximum performance.
Serve as an educational practitioner promoting psychological social mental and the soft skills needed for student athletes to succeed academically and on the field.
Create and foster purposeful professional relationships with each student athlete to maximise their contributions to the team as players and holistic development.
Implement and conduct a comprehensive plan on game days.
Provide weekly/monthly progress reports.
Oversee scouting of opponents (watching games creating applicable reports and presenting data and details)
Develop and administer a complete recruiting plan while guiding and training all staff in the scouting methodology the UFS will use to inform acquisition opportunities team roster management and development opportunities.
Supervise assistant coaches team managers and student volunteers.
Responsible for interviewing training assigning and directing work as well as appraising performance of athletes and staff addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Represent the organisation at various networking events and offsite community events.
Demonstrate and model sportsmanship and ethical conduct consistent with the mission of UFS KovsieSport and KovsieFootball.

Inherent requirements:
Grade 12 on NQF level 5.
Football Coaching Qualification CAF B licence (attach a copy).
Minimum of five (5) years Head Coaching experience coaching mens football.
Three (3) years playing experience (University/ Professional/National team).
Valid Drivers License (attach a copy).
Safeguarding Certificate (attach a copy).

Recommendations:
A qualification on NQF level 7.
Additional Coaching Positions occupied within Football Federations.
Experience working within the Higher Education environment.
Knowledge of university systems policies and procedures.
Bilingual.
Good communication skills verbal and written.
Ability to deliver knowledge to and instruct student athletes in an effective manner.
Effective conflict resolution skills.

Required competencies:
Results orientated:
o The ability to set high standards establish tough goals and to work to achieve success.
o The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking:
o The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
o The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business acumen:
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Proficient in using MS Office.
o Knowledge of principles practices/trends and techniques in coaching
o Must have a strong interest in sport and an awareness of the issues affecting the sports sector
o The ability to build and maintain effective relationships and to communicate well with a diverse population
o Ability to work well in a studentfocused environment
o Ability to project a positive image of sport to all clients shareholders and potential partners
Leading:
o The ability to be cooperative with others display goodnatured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
o The ability to negotiate sell influence and to persuade others.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
A copy of your drivers license (if required).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
23 May 2025.

Salary:
The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email or . Additionally kindly contact / 9810/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.