STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (S&C) FLOOR SUPERVISOR (PART-TIME)

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (S&C) FLOOR SUPERVISOR (Part-time)

JANUARY 2027

St John’s College is a world-class Anglican School situated on a magnificent campus in Houghton, Johannesburg, offering quality education from Pre-Primary to Post-Matric. The school has an outstanding academic record and an excellent reputation in sport, music, drama, art and debating.

We are looking for a passionate, safety-minded Strength & Conditioning Floor Supervisor to join our High Performance Centre (HPC) on a part-time basis. Working alongside our Strength & Conditioning team, you will help ensure every student trains in a safe, well-supervised environment, using sound technique and best-practice standards.

You will provide additional gym floor supervision and safeguarding support, particularly when our S&C staff are busy with team training, fixtures and testing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising the gym floor during operating hours and enforcing safety guidelines, school policies and gym rules
• Coaching and guiding students on correct exercise technique, and monitoring safe equipment use
• Supporting daily S&C operations and leading team training sessions when S&C staff are unavailable
• Assisting with return-to-play protocols and rehabilitation programmes
• Assisting with, and where required, leading Physical Education classes from an S&C perspective
• Keeping the gym clean and organised, and inspecting equipment and reporting maintenance needs
• Responding to accidents or emergencies in line with school safety procedures
• Promoting a positive, respectful and inclusive training environment

Requirements

• Relevant Undergraduate degree or qualification in Sport science, Strength and Conditioning, Human Performance or a related field
• Postgraduate degree is advantageous
• A willingness to shadow, learn and understand the basic principles of athlete injury management and return-to-play protocols
• Valid First Aid Level 1 Certificate (or higher).
• SACE registration is advantageous, as well as a coaching qualification and experience
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of children
• Proactive, punctual and reliable, able to work independently and use your own initiative
• Strong communication skills, tact and discretion, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, coaches and staff

Behavioural Success Factors

• Collaborate and influence: Build strong, respectful working relationships with colleagues, coaches, athletes, and parents
• Innovate and adapt: Embrace new methodologies and programmes to meet the evolving needs of athletes
• Student Athlete-centred focus: Prioritise long-term athletic development, performance, and well-being.
• Resilient and professional: Maintain composure and high standards under pressure, modelling discipline and commitment
• Student-centred approach: Prioritise student development by creating an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking
• Child welfare commitment: Demonstrate a strong dedication to the welfare and well-being of children, with knowledge of Safeguarding principles and in line with St John’s College’s Legacy of Care

Members of staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to work within the values, Anglican ethos and mission of the school.

To apply for this position, please complete the form using this link Application Form - Strength And Conditioning (S&C) Floor Supervisor (click here!) by no later than 8 October 2026.

At St John’s College, we are committed to proactive safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All staff who have access to children will be vetted in accordance with the St John’s College safeguarding policy. This policy stipulates that staff are required to undergo all the necessary background checks in keeping with the requirements for safeguarding and child protection in South Africa, and all staff perform duties in accordance with our school’s HR Policies.

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. The appointment of candidates is at the sole discretion of St John’s College, taking into account factors such as St John’s College Employment Equity Policy. Applications are welcomed from South African citizens only or persons with a valid work permit. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from St John’s College within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.

St John’s College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.