Director of Sport

Chelsea Preparatory School invites applications for a Director of Sport role.

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Sport who will be responsible for overseeing and developing our comprehensive sport programme, which aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and sportsmanship.

A minimum of three years experience in a similar position with certification in at least two mainstream sports would be an advantage.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the sport programme.
• Oversee the planning, coordination and execution of sporting activities, festivals and tournaments internally and between schools.
• Manage and mentor coaching staff ensuring professional development and effective performance.
• Collaborate with parents and pupils to enhance the overall sport experience and promote a positive, inclusive environment.
• Monitor and assess the performance of the sport programme, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Oversee the coordination of schedules, practices and fixtures ensuring the efficient use of facilities and resources.
• Together with the Business Manager, manage the allocated sport budget, including equipment purchases, travel expenses, tour costs and other associated costs.
• Responsible for the checking and submission of all sport coaches’ payments.
• Oversee the ordering and issuing of all staff and coaches sport kit and uniforms and ensuring that staff and pupils wear their correct kit with pride at all times.
• Enforce the sport policies and address behavioural issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Mentor and support the sport staff, facilitating their professional growth and maintenance of high standards.
• Stay informed about current trends, best practices and developments in sport coaching and physical education through ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.
• Coordinate all sport fundraising initiatives working together with the parents, coaches and the
• Marketing and Public Relations Department.
• Work alongside the Physical Education and High-Performance Departments to align with the same values / objectives with respect to sport in the school.
• The coordination of all transport arrangements to and from sport practices, fixtures, festivals and tours.

Closing date 4 October 2024.
Applications including three references to be submitted via email to principal@chelseaprep.co.za

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