Athletics Director Jobs Kenya

Scope of Responsibilities:

The ISK Athletic Director is responsible for the administration of the school-wide co-curricular athletics program. The position includes a 20% teaching load.

This role entails bringing to life the ISK mission, vision, and educational aims through athletics, inspiring student-athletes, leading people, and managing systems.

Some areas of responsibility related to facilities and equipment are shared with the Physical Education department head.

Specific Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of a comprehensive elementary, middle, and high school sports program

Coordinate ISK’s participation in ISSEA (international Schools of Southern and Eastern Africa) and the AISK (Association of International Schools Kenya)

Hire, mentor, supervise, and evaluate all sport coaches

Manage athletic facilities and supervise athletic caretakers, lifeguards, and fitness room supervisor

Prepare and administer the athletics budget, order supplies, maintain inventory, and schedule maintenance

Oversight of proactive communication with students and parents, including behavioural expectations, commitment requirements, schedules, and other

Proactive, consistent, and positive work with other co-curricular coordinators

Craft and implement athletic policy for the achievement of ISK’s Educational AIMS

Organize all international sports trips, local tournaments and interscholastic sports events

Organize seasonal awards ceremonies and the athletic banquets for major sports awards

Revise athlete and coaches athletic handbooks and hold seasonal coach meetings

Coordinate with ISK’s health office to ensure medical coverage during games and tournaments and communicate emergency issues and procedures for athletes

Communicate all athletic-related news, schedules, and events through the Link, the ISK website, and direct communication

Work collaboratively with the ISK Advancement Office, ISK Operations, and the divisional offices to improve, enhance, maintain and develop programs and facilities
Desired Character Traits:

Professionalism and integrity in personal values

Extremely organized with excellent communication and collaboration skills including fluency as an English speaker an proficient writing skills

Student-centered and nurturing personality who values students as individuals

Flexibility, creativity and self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Commitment to positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community

Energetic and goal-oriented with an optimistic approach to challenges and change

Reflectiveness including openness to advice and ability to think critically and strategically Required Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

Minimum University Degree, education certificate preferred

Administrative Certification (or equivalent credential) active or in progress

Formal coaching or playing background at a high level in sport

First Aid training and demonstrated commitment to student safety and wellness

Familiarity with large-scale secondary school athletic programs

Successful prior experience of at least 6 years as an educator as well as head of department or in other leadership role within a culturally diverse international school

Demonstrated record of student-centred decision-making

Demonstrated commitment to data tracking, systems management, and program building

Competent in the use of current educational and communication technologies
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

Post-graduate degree in educational or athletic administration

Experience as an athletic director and with facilities and budget management

Experience coordinating and running large-scale athletic tournaments

Sense of humour
Review of Terms of Reference: Every two years
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements, see: Job Description
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