Head of Aquatics

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint Head of Aquatics (full-time) at Curro Rivonia in Rivonia to commence duties in August 2026

Vacancy Reference: 29532 Curro is seeking to appoint a head of academics who is passionate about learner-centred learning and committed to academic excellence at Curro Rivonia in {school_location}. The head of academics is responsible for managing academic and teaching standards across the school through the effective application of Curro policies and procedures as adapted and customised to the needs of the school. The head of academics is also responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches and mentoring teachers. In addition, the role involves teaching and coordinating specific subjects as per the Curro/CAPS/SAGS (IEB) curricula. .

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

Coaching

• Knowledge of different swimming methodologies, and techniques.
• Program development and growth.
• Coaching of Pre-primary, Primary and High School swimming squads.
• Coaching of club squads.
• Ability to write various training programs to accommodate swimmers’ abilities and growth.

Managing

• Ability to manage and lead the team of coaches.
• Program quality control.
• Aquatics facilities.
• Annual report of Aquatics program.

Continuous Learning

• Stay updated with the latest swimming trends and techniques.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Grade 12 (NQF 4).
• 3 Years experience as swimming coach.
• Experience as Head coach of a program.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Level 1 First Aid.
• CPR certificate.
• Clear criminal record.
• SSA Level 1 certificate.
• SSA LTS certificate.

Advantageous

• Degree in any related field.
• Proven track record of producing Junior National swimmers or higher.
• Experience and knowledge with Team Manager and Meet Manager.

Closing date: 31 July 2026.

Read more about where you will work

PRESCHOOL | PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.

But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.