Coordinator: Recreation & Leisure (AD11)

Key responsibilities include the following: The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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Coordinate and administer the University's recreation and leisure programme. • Plan, implement and evaluate recreational sport, physical activity and leisure programmes for students and staff. • Develop and maintain an annual recreation and leisure programme and activity calendar. • Coordinate recreational leagues, tournaments, events, fitness activities and other participation opportunities. • Promote participation in recreational sport and physical activity across the University community. • Liaise with student groups, residences, faculties, departments, clubs and other stakeholders to identify recreation and leisure needs. • Recruit, coordinate and manage volunteers. • Monitor participation levels, programme outcomes and user satisfaction and prepare regular reports. • Assist with the development of partnerships and initiatives that enhance recreation and leisure opportunities. • Manage competitive and recreational sports clubs as allocated from time to time. • Perform any other duties reasonably associated with the position and assigned by the Senior Manager: High-Performance, from time to time.

Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience.

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A national diploma or bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Recreation Management, Leisure Management, Physical Education, or a related field. • At least two (2) years' relevant experience in recreation and leisure, preferably within a university, educational institution, sports organization or similar environment. • A valid driver's license would be an advantage. • Sound knowledge of Safeguarding in Sport Policy • Report writing skills. • Excellent interpersonal communication. • Ability to coordinate several events in parallel. • Stakeholder management skills with ability to work during weekends

We are looking for an energetic, innovative and student-focused professional who is passionate about recreation, leisure, sport and physical activity and who can contribute to building a vibrant campus environment in which students and staff have meaningful opportunities to participate. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate initiative, professionalism, reliability and a strong commitment to service excellence.

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This is a Wits internal advertised position and for more information on this position, please contact Ms Faith Mashile: faith.mashile1@wits.ac.za

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Please note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.

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Closing Date: 09 October 2026

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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