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Be ready to walk through sprint and hurdle progressions, common faults, and how you coach youth safely. Expect questions on session structure, load management, and working under a head coach at a school academy. Bring concrete examples of athlete development, communication with parents/teachers, and competition-day roles.
Strong fit if you already coach or compete in sprints/hurdles, can work on-site in Pretoria, and enjoy school-age academy environments. Less ideal if you need remote work or pure senior/elite-only coaching without educational-sport context.
As Athletics Academy Assistant Coach (Sprints and Hurdles) at TuksSport High School under the University of Pretoria, a typical day centres on track sessions: warm-ups, technical drills for starts, acceleration, hurdle clearance, and cool-downs. You support session planning, mark times, give cues, manage equipment and athlete safety, and help coordinate academy training blocks. Afternoons may include video feedback, logs, and light admin with lead coaches; competition days shift toward warm-up support, lane management, and post-race debriefs.
No. The listing is on-site in Pretoria, Tshwane, tied to TuksSport High School at the University of Pretoria.
Sprint and hurdle academy training: drills, feedback, safety, timing, and competition support under senior coaching staff.
Work life is in Pretoria within Gauteng’s City of Tshwane metro—plan for campus/school access and local commuting rather than hybrid/remote defaults.
TuksSport High School - Athletics Academy Assistant Coach (Sprints and Hurdles)University of PretoriaPretoria, Tshwane About This Position The University of Pretoria invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach in Sprints and Hurdles within the TuksSport High School Athletics Academy. The role is integral to our pursuit of excellence and diversity in sports education. Your Responsibilities Provide expert coaching and training to athletes focusing on sprints and hurdles disciplines Develop and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to individual athlete needs Collaborate with other coaches, support staff, and academic advisors to ensure holistic development of student-athletes Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to enhance performance Participate in team meetings and strategic planning sessions to align coaching strategies with the overall goals of TuksSport High School Athletics Academy What You Bring A recognized qualification in sports science or a related field Minimum 3 years of experience as an assistant coach or similar role Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire athletes Strong understanding of sprinting and hurdling techniques and training methodologies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for student-athletes About the Company The University of Pretoria is committed to excellence in sports education and performance. As part of our TuksSport High School Athletics Academy, you will work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for developing young athletes into champions both on and off the field. Ready to Apply? To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure all required documents are attached before submission.
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