Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Websites
Timeline
Volunteer
Warren Perry

Warren Perry

manager
Hillcrest,KZN

Summary

Dynamic and experienced sports coordinator with a focus on executing successful events and managing budgets effectively. Achievements include improved operational efficiency and heightened participant engagement in multiple sporting environments and settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sports Coordinator

Curro Holdings t/a Curro Hillcrest
Hillcrest
07.2023 - Current
  • Planned, organized, and managed sports fixtures, inter-house events, and school tournaments across multiple sporting codes.
  • Oversaw boys' and girls' football, netball, and tennis programs, ensuring smooth operation and competitive performance.
  • Coordinated logistics, including transport, catering, medics, referees, and equipment, to deliver professional sporting events.
  • Liaised with schools, coaching staff, and service providers to maintain strong partnerships, and effective communication.
  • Managed budgeting, equipment procurement, supplier quotations, and processing of purchase requisitions/orders.
  • Conducted facility inspections with maintenance teams to ensure venues were safe, compliant, and event-ready.
  • Recruited and supervised coaching staff to align with the school ethos and sporting goals.
  • I served as a Health and Safety Committee member for eight years, including my new role as Safety Risk Investigator Officer, and I recorded the committee minutes.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by upholding Christian values and fostering sportsmanship among students.
  • Successfully delivered large-scale events and tours, enhancing the school’s sporting reputation.
  • Appointed Head of Physical Education, overseeing lesson scheduling with PE staff, partnering with a biokineticist, and managing assessment and mark recording.

Owner/Operator

Panthers Netball Academy
Hillcrest
01.2011 - Current
  • Founded and managed Panthers Netball Academy (2011–present), driving player development programs from grassroots to high-performance levels.
  • Designed and implemented training structures to identify and nurture young talent, enhance technical skills, and instill teamwork across all age groups.
  • Lead and coordinate high-performance coaching, preparing players for competitive progression and advanced levels of play.
  • Establish and oversee a Night League inclusive of all playing levels (male, female, parents, and coaches), promoting community engagement and broad participation.
  • Responsible for program planning, league operations, and player pathways, ensuring professional standards and sustainable growth of the academy.

Head of Sport

Curro Holdings Ltd t/a Curro Hillcrest
Hillcrest
01.2018 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new coaches, and trainers.
  • Managed sports programs to enhance student engagement and participation.
  • Coordinated schedules for training sessions, fixtures, tournaments across various sports codes.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance to ensure safe and accessible sports environments.
  • Fostered a culture of teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic excellence among learners and coaches.
  • Managed sports program's budget, including coach salaries and pay rates.
  • Created and managed budgets for various sporting codes, events and tournaments.
  • Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
  • Managed all travel and transportation arrangements, medics and catering for home and away games and tournaments away from home.

Sport Coach, Sport Admin and acting Head of Sport

Curro Holdings Ltd t/a Curro Hillcrest
Hillcrest
10.2016 - 12.2017

October 2016 – March 2017

  • Appointed as the 1st Team Netball Coach, responsible for training, development, and match preparation.
  • From January 2017, I supported the Sports Department with general sports administration, including fixture coordination, logistics, and event support.
    Apr 2017 – Dec 2017.
  • Promoted to Acting Head of Sport, solely overseeing schoolwide sports operations, staff coordination, sport budget, and event management.
  • I took on leadership responsibilities within the department, which were later formalised in a permanent appointment from January 2018.

Facilities and Sports Manager

Highway Action Sports Arena
Pinetown
01.2008 - 06.2016
  • Managed daily operations of action sports facility and ensured safety standards.
  • Coordinated scheduling for various sports leagues, events and competitions.
  • Established partnerships with local schools and sports organizations.
  • Organized and coordinated sponsorships with local businesses.
  • Created budgets for different sporting events and activities.
  • Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records.
  • Managed facilities budget, including staff salaries, overhead and operational expenses.
  • Coordinated scheduling of all sporting events and facilities, maximizing resource utilization.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Explained rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
  • Administered first aid in emergency situations.

Education

Practical Accounting Diploma - Accounting And Finance

Damelin Management School
Durban
08-1997

High School Matric Exemption -

Pinetown Boys High School
Pinetown, Durban
12-1988

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Budget management
  • Facility maintenance
  • Equipment procurement
  • Schedule management
  • Sports program development
  • Customer relationship management
  • First aid trained
  • Coaching experience
  • Facility management
  • Microsoft office
  • Coaching and mentoring

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • First Aid Level 2
  • Level 1 NSA coach
  • Level 3 football referee
  • PDP license - Code 8
  • Practical Accounting Diploma - Distinction
  • Clive Barker - football coaching course
  • Coach True Certificate - Drug-Free Sport, World Anti-Doping Agency

Accomplishments

  • National indoor netball player, 2003-2010
  • National Indoor Netball Umpire – 2013
  • National Indoor Netball Coach, 2013-2014
  • Provincial netball coach, 2009-2021
  • Provincial Netball Coach of the Year, 2017
  • Curro Cup Netball winner, 2019
  • Curro National Netball Coach, 2019
  • Curro Sports National Netball Coach, 2019
  • Curro Cup football winner - 2022
  • Curro Hillcrest Top Co-Ed Sports School 2023-2024

Affiliations

  • Mountain biking
  • Running
  • Camping
  • Relaxing at the beach
  • Spending time with family

Timeline

Sports Coordinator

Curro Holdings t/a Curro Hillcrest
07.2023 - Current

Head of Sport

Curro Holdings Ltd t/a Curro Hillcrest
01.2018 - 06.2023

Sport Coach, Sport Admin and acting Head of Sport

Curro Holdings Ltd t/a Curro Hillcrest
10.2016 - 12.2017

Owner/Operator

Panthers Netball Academy
01.2011 - Current

Facilities and Sports Manager

Highway Action Sports Arena
01.2008 - 06.2016

Practical Accounting Diploma - Accounting And Finance

Damelin Management School

High School Matric Exemption -

Pinetown Boys High School
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