Hollywoodbets Dolphins
Description
The successful candidate will be required to primarily assist the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Professional Team and pipeline, to reach and maintain a pre-determined fitness and strength level set by the team management to meet expectations on the field of play. This position also plays a key role in delivering wider KZN Cricket strategy and goals.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Development of standardised strength, conditioning and assessment protocols for the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Men’s Team that can be filtered into the pipeline;
- Regular testing of the fitness status of all players using the established protocols;
Plan and implement training programs to achieve optimal fitness and minimize the risk of injury; pre-season and post season; - Creating and maintain a database of relevant information relating to the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Men and pipeline teams with a view of sharing such information with the Team Management and the Medical Committee. This includes keeping the relevant conditioning segment of performance monitoring information system up to date;
- Interact and provide relevant and regular information and reports to Team management;
- Work together with the Team’s physiotherapist in the rehabilitation of all players injuries including during non-playing periods and support injury risk reduction, injury management and return to performance;
- Work with the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Men and pipeline coaching staff in team preparation;
- Interact closely with Medical Committee;
- Initiate and assist in research activities undertaken on behalf of KZN Cricket;
- Prepare and deliver group coaching sessions for the Cricket players; and Prescribe and deliver individualised programmes to target players for the National Tea
KEY JOB COMPETENCIES
Knowledge & Skills:
- Understanding current best practice and scientific strengthening and conditioning methods and be familiar with the published literature
- Ability to execute and deliver as per agreed KPI’s and timelines
- A good understanding of integrated selection processes
- Strategic Thinker and Analyst
- Effective verbal and written communications skills
- Growth Mindset and Performance Orientated
- Highly organised individual who can work under pressure
- Working knowledge of all related legislation (including but not limited to the OHS Act, Safety at Sports and Recreational Act, etc.)
- Budget Planning, Expense Management & Control
- Proficient in MS Office
- Basic Management Skills
Behavioural Skills:
- Good judgement and decision-making abilities
- Emotional intelligent, resilient, and good interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate with others
- Development & nurturing focus
- Conscientious, Self-motivated & high work ethic
- Honesty, Integrity & Confidentiality
- A Team Player and Deadline driven (critical)
- Takes Accountability
Competencies:
- Value Mindset approach (all) work and deliverables with a value mindset (creating and adding value)
- Sense of Urgency – act promptly, decisively and without delay
- Initiates Action – proactively addresses problems, looks for ways to advert crises, anticipates and grasps opportunities to provide value add
- Deliver Results – takes responsibility for achieving KZN Cricket teams and own objectives, ensures completion and follow through
- Collaboration – build and maintain collaborative relationships, seeks mutually beneficial solutions, meaningful engagement with all stakeholders
- Business Acumen – understands revenue generation, budget management and costs containment in carrying out duties and responsibilities
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- A diploma (NQF 6 qualification) in Sports Science or Biokinetics
- A B-Degree (NQF 7) qualification in Sports Science or Biokinetics will be an added advantage
- A CSA accredited Level 2 coaching certificate
- At least three years of fitness, strengthening or equivalent experience Willingness to actively participate in training sessions with cricket specific skills and conditioning
- Valid driver’s license
- Be familiar with the latest coaching techniques and methods
- Strong written and oral communication skills
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Development & nurturing focus
- Conscientious
- Integrity
- Self-motivated and high work ethic
- Confidentiality
- Reliable
EXPERIENCE
• At least three years of fitness, strengthening or equivalent experience
REPORTING TO:
• Hollywoodbets Dolphins Men Head Coach
APPLICATIONS
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position by submitting an application together with a comprehensive CV, certified copies of applicants South African ID, Valid RSA Driver’s License, Accredited qualification, Valid Police Clearance, and other appropriate qualifications relating to the post and least two contactable references to Hayley Gunkel [email protected] by the close of business on Friday, 5th June 2026. In making the final selection, consideration will be given to the employment equity objectives of KZN Cricket. A performance agreement shall be entered with the successful applicant. The right not to make an appointment is reserved. Should you not be contacted within 30 days of the closing date, you may consider that your application is unsuccessful.