Sports Director

Reference: DBN000934-AD-1

Our client, a sought-after primary school of choice in the Durban North area, is looking for a seasoned, professional, and proactive SPORTS DIRECTOR to join their management team.

The role reports directly to the Principal of the school and will have full acountability and responsibly for the Sports Portfolio at this large primary school with a busy and varied sports and extra-mural offering.

• Provide strategic leadership and management for the full portfolio, ensuring holistic development of the learners through athletic participation.
• Planning, organisation and implementation of all sporting activities (including team sports, individual sports, and recreational programmes).
• Promoting a culture of sportsmanship, fitness and healthy competition.
• Responsible for fostering inclusivity and encouraging participaition through the entire school community.
• Identifying and nurturing talented athletes and creating pathways for progression.
• Through effective collaboration with coaches, learners and parents, the Sports Director oversees a dynamic and enriching sporting environment that contributes to the overall well-being and succsess of students.
• Overall control of the sports budget.
• Building and maintaining relationships with like-minded schools.
• Management and co-ordination of all logistics pertaining to festivals, fixtures, and tours and ensuring effective communication thereof to all relevant stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Grade 12 + Bachelor of Education, Sports Science, Physical Education, or similar.
• Current SACE registration (or similar teaching/coaching registration plus a police clearance).
• Coaching certification/accreditation in one or more sporting codes (advantageous).

Experience

• Proven experience in a relevant role (Sports Director, Head of Department for Sports or Senior Sports Co-ordinator).
• Experience in a coaching/training role within a schooling environment.
• Broad knowledge of sport coaching across multiple codes.
• Understanding of the South African school sports landscape, including provincial and national structures.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word & Powerpoint).
• Proficiency in School Administration and Sport Management software.
• Strong planning, organising, reporting and event-management ability, experience and skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and budget management.

General Competencies

• Exceptional oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to designate tasks and ensure completion through follow-up with designated staff.
• High emotional intelligence and and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong time-management and organisational ability.
• Ability to influence, persuade and build trust-based relationships.
• Problem-solver and adaptable to change.
• Conflict resolution and management skills.
• Ability to build, lead and inspire high-performing and passionate teams

Not-Negotiable Personal Attributes

• Passionate about sport and the development of young people.
• Inspirational leader.
• Positive role-model.
• Possess uncomprising integrity.
• Energetic, approachable, and committed to inclusivity.
• Self-motivated, honest and empathetic to the diverse needs of the school, learners, and families.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS SUMMARY

• Leadership and Strategic Direction.
• Sports Programme Development and Management.
• Coaching, Sports Leadership and Development.
• Competition and Events Management.
• Student Engagement and Participation.
• Administrative and Financial Responsibilities.
• Community and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Professional Development.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN

• A large team of coaches to lead and manage.
• Excellent facilities and a large repetoire of sporting codes in a co-ed environment.
• A culture of inclusivity and development.
• An attractive basic with provident fund, a 13th cheque and a performance bonus linked to KPI achievement.
• Sought-after primary school of choice and the main feeder school into leading Durban North based high schools.

Next Steps

• Candidates who meet all the requirements are invited to send their applications to ***email_hidden***.
• Only suitable candidates who meet the indicated requirements will be contacted.
• Should you not be contacted within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

I look forward to engaging with you and leading you to the next stage in your educational career.

Monthly plus Provident Fund, 13th Cheque, Performance-based Bonus