MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Post: Part-Time Coaches
Karate Coach – Gweru Campus (1 Post)
Athletics Coach – Gweru Campus (1 Post)
Boxing Coach – Gweru Campus (1 Post)
Rugby – Gweru Campus (1 Post), Zvishavane Campus (1 Post)
-Implements high-performance coaching standards, game principles, game strategies, and review process
-Possess strong leadership, character development, strong communication, and organisational skills
-Oversees and organizes training sessions and fixtures for the sport in charge
-Plans and delivers a comprehensive coaching programme that improves the performance and experience of the university teams and athletes
-Leads coaching sessions, matchday activities, and all trainings for the university teams, perfectly aligned with the department’s overarching goals and objectives
-Designing yearly budgets for the respective teams
-Attending to any other duties assigned
-A coaching qualification in the relevant sport/a letter of recommendation from the respective sports association/a letter of recommendation highlighting relevant experience in coaching from a club or area of practice.
-Have at least 1 year of experience in one or more disciplines of sports.
Requirements and Skills;
-Effective leadership and communication skills
-Capacity to inspire and motivate players
-Strong management and conflict resolution skills
-Has good public relations
-Can work under pressure with minimum supervision
-Is a team player
-Experience in coaching for both youths and adults
-Ability to teach the fundamental stages of athlete development
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS;
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees.
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected].
The closing date for this advert is 10 April 2026. Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.
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