Gavin Callow
Grahamstown,KZN
Summary
Accomplished Sports Scientist and Director of
Sport with over 9 years of extensive experience
in the fitness industry, teaching, and sports
administration. Proven track record of
developing and implementing comprehensive
fitness programs, training curricula, and sports
initiatives to enhance athletic performance and
promote active lifestyles. Expertise in exercise
physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, and
injury prevention. Strong leadership skills with a
talent for managing and mentoring coaching
staff, as well as overseeing sports facilities and
operations. Committed to fostering a positive
and inclusive environment that nurtures personal
growth and team cohesion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sport
Durban North College
11.2023 - Current
- Planning, organizing, and overseeing sports and recreational programs within Durban North College
- Contact : Mrs
- Rene Viljoen r.viljoen@durbannorthcollege.co.za
Football Manager and Coach
Durban North College
05.2023 - Current
- Design weekly training program for the junior boys and girls football teams
- As well as assist in running the league, organizing practice schedules, and transportation
- Contact : Mrs
- Rene Viljoen r.viljoen@durbannorthcollege.co.za
Cross-Country Coach
Durban North College
03.2023 - Current
- Create the training program, and coaching of high school cross-country athletes
- Contact : Mrs
- Rene Viljoen r.viljoen@durbannorthcollege.co.za
Physical Education Teacher
Durban North College
01.2023 - Current
- Design weekly physical activities for the entire high school as well as assess the fitness of learners throughout the term
- Contact : Mrs
- Rene Viljoen r.viljoen@durbannorthcollege.co.za
Track Manager and Coach
Durban North College
01.2023 - Current
- Organizing the weekly practice sessions as well as transportation of athletes and registering athletes for their season, setting the training program, and coaching high school track athletes
- Contact : Mrs
- Rene Viljoen r.viljoen@durbannorthcollege.co.za
Fitness Instructor
Train Gym
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Designing training programs, and fitness assessments and providing health-related advice to Personal and Bootcamp clients
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Rhodes University Football Club
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Administer regular fitness assessments, as well as prepare, and oversee appropriate fitness training programs for university-level football players
- Contact : Mr
- Khayalethu Ngangqu (Rhodes University Football Head Coach) +27 (083) 736 4603
Practical and Tutor Coordinator
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Ensure that laboratories are set up for practical sessions and that tutors are familiar with how the equipment works and how to demonstrate it to undergraduate students
- Contact : Dr
- Swantje Zschernack (HOD - Human Kinetics and Ergonomics) +27 (0)46 603 8472
Teaching Assistant
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Lectured, and prepared assignments, tests, and examinations with respect to the following modules: Functional Anatomy, Biomechanics, Muscular Physiology, Environmental Ergonomics, Endocrinology, Integration and Application (Systems Theory)
- Contact : Dr
- Swantje Zschernack (HOD - Human Kinetics and Ergonomics) +27 (0)46 603 8472
Competitions Committee Member
Makana Local Football Association
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the administration of local leagues (U/13, U/15, U18, First Division, and Premier League)
- Duties include creating seasonal competition schedules, ensuring field availability, providing weekly log standings, and organizing yearly football tournaments
- Contact : Mr
- Akhona Heshu (Makana LFA Executive Committee General Secretary and Competitions Chairperson) +27 65 591 7207
Performance Consultant
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Experience in: aerobic fitness testing via V02max protocols, rehabilitation assessment via isokinetic dynamometry, ergonomic office assessments, pre-season fitness testing of female sevens (rugby) players and youth sprinters from the Khulasande Sports Development Program, and strength and conditioning work for the Sakhuluthsa Football Academy
- Contact : Mr
- Andrew Todd (Research Supervisor) +27 (0)46 603 8469
Community Engagement Coordinator
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
02.2016 - 11.2021
- Promoting physical activity among underprivileged children within the Joza community
- Contact : Mr
- Andrew Todd (Research Supervisor) +27 (0)46 603 8469
Executive Committee Member
Makana Local Football Association
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Provide regular reports of the progress made by the Makana LFA Competitions Committee
- Contact : Mr
- Akhona Heshu (Makana LFA Executive Committee General Secretary and Competitions Chairperson) +27 65 591 7207
Postgraduate Research Co-Supervisor
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Co-supervised Honours research project entitled: An explorative study of coaches' perceptions of the impact of resource availability on talent development in the Makana local football association
- Contact : Mr
- Andrew Todd (Research Supervisor) +27 (0)46 603 8469
Sports Fitness Workshop Demonstrator
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Demonstrating the use of various fitness equipment related to a variety of sporting codes in partnership with the Eastern Cape Academy of Sport (ECAS)
- Contact : Mr
- Andrew Todd (Research Supervisor) +27 (0)46 603 8469
Ph.D. Research Assistant
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in Ph.D
- Research investigation into the difference between fatigue levels in maximal and submaximal biceps muscle action, through isokinetic dynamometry (Biodex 4)
- Contact : Mrs
- Miriam Mattison (Lecturer - Human Kinetics and Ergonomics) +27 (0)46 603 8468
National Arts Festival Football Tournament Administrator
National Arts Festival/Makana Football Association
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed various administrative duties related to an annual five-a-side football tournament, including (but not limited to) match coordination and daily log updates
- Contact : Mr
- Akhona Heshu (Makana LFA Executive Committee General Secretary and Competitions Chairperson) +27 65 591 7207
Education
Certificate - Coaching Styles And Techniques
Alison
Durban, South Africa08-2023
Master of Science - Human Kinetics And Ergonomics
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa02-2019
Honours Degree - Human Kinetics And Ergonomics
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa02-2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics And Ergonomics
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa02-2016
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Team collaboration
- Team management
- Adaptable
- Growth-mindset
- Time management
- Strategies and goals
- People management
- Project management
- Problem-solving
Languages
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies
Reading, Health Fitness, Sports, Football, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition
Timeline
Director of Sport
Durban North College
11.2023 - Current
Football Manager and Coach
Durban North College
05.2023 - Current
Cross-Country Coach
Durban North College
03.2023 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Durban North College
01.2023 - Current
Track Manager and Coach
Durban North College
01.2023 - Current
Fitness Instructor
Train Gym
07.2022 - 12.2022
Postgraduate Research Co-Supervisor
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
02.2020 - 11.2020
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Rhodes University Football Club
09.2019 - 11.2021
Executive Committee Member
Makana Local Football Association
07.2019 - 05.2021
Ph.D. Research Assistant
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
06.2019 - 07.2019
Sports Fitness Workshop Demonstrator
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
05.2019 - 09.2019
National Arts Festival Football Tournament Administrator
National Arts Festival/Makana Football Association
07.2018 - 07.2019
Practical and Tutor Coordinator
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
02.2018 - 11.2021
Teaching Assistant
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
08.2017 - 11.2021
Competitions Committee Member
Makana Local Football Association
02.2017 - 11.2021
Performance Consultant
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
05.2016 - 11.2021
Community Engagement Coordinator
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics Department, Rhodes University
02.2016 - 11.2021
Certificate - Coaching Styles And Techniques
Alison
Master of Science - Human Kinetics And Ergonomics
Rhodes University
Honours Degree - Human Kinetics And Ergonomics
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics And Ergonomics
Rhodes University
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