Part-Time Coaches: Volleyball & Chess (2 Posts)

DUE: 10 JUL 2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

SPORTS AND RECREATION

Part-Time Coaches
Volleyball – Gweru Campus (1 Post)
Chess – Harare Campus (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience

A coaching qualification in the relevant sport/a letter of recommendation from the respective sports association/a letter of recommendation highlighting relevant experience in coaching from a club or area of practice.
Have at least 1 year of experience in one or more disciplines of sports.

Requirements and Skills

Effective leadership and communication skills
Capacity to inspire and motivate players
Strong management and conflict resolution skills
Has good public relations
Can work under pressure with minimum supervision
Is a team player
Experience in coaching for both youths and adults
Ability to teach the fundamental stages of athlete development

Duties and Responsibilities

Implements high-performance coaching standards, game principles, game strategies, and review process
Possess strong leadership, character development, strong communication, and organisational skills
Oversees and organizes training sessions and fixtures for the sport in charge
Plans and delivers a comprehensive coaching programme that improves the performance and experience of the university teams and athletes
Leads coaching sessions, matchday activities, and all trainings for the university teams, perfectly aligned with the department’s overarching goals and objectives
Designing yearly budgets for the respective teams
Attending to any other duties assigned

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: Apply Now.

Closing date for applications is 10 July 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.