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