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A seasoned, professional and proactive Sports Director is wanted for a large primary school in the Durban North area. Advertised by Carlysle Human Capital, this permanent management position is based in Umhlanga Rocks and reports directly to the Principal, carrying full accountability for the school’s sports portfolio. It is a leadership role for someone passionate about sport and the development of young people, in a co-educational school with excellent facilities and a wide range of sporting codes.
Carlysle Human Capital is a proudly South African human resource consultancy that provides high-level consulting and resourcing for corporate professional, healthcare, IT and FMCG recruitment. Its client is a sought-after primary school of choice in the Durban North area and a main feeder school into leading Durban North high schools. The listing location is Umhlanga Rocks, while the advert describes the school as in the Durban North area, so readers should confirm the exact work base on the original advert. The position is permanent at management level, salary is undisclosed in the source advert, and the advert carries reference DBN000934 with an expiry window of 25 days at the time of listing.
The Sports Director provides strategic leadership and management for the full sports portfolio, ensuring the holistic development of learners through athletic participation. The role covers planning, organisation and implementation of all sporting activities, including team sports and individual codes, promoting a culture of sportsmanship, fitness and healthy competition, and fostering inclusivity and participation across the entire school community. The director identifies and nurtures talented athletes and creates pathways for their progression, and, through collaboration with coaches, learners and parents, oversees a varied sports and extra-mural offering. The role also carries overall control of the sports budget, building and maintaining relationships with like-minded schools, and management and co-ordination of all logistics for festivals, fixtures and tours. The key performance areas summarised in the advert are 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; and professional development. The advert notes the benefits of a large team of coaches to lead, excellent facilities and a large repertoire of sporting codes in a co-educational environment, a culture of inclusivity and development, and an attractive basic salary with a provident fund, a 13th cheque and a performance bonus linked to KPI achievement.
Only the requirements stated in the source advert are listed here. Education: Grade 12 plus a Bachelor of Education, Sports Science, Physical Education or similar qualification; current SACE registration (or similar teaching or coaching registration plus a police clearance); coaching certification or accreditation in one or more sporting codes is advantageous. Experience: proven experience in a relevant role such as Sports Director, Head of Department for Sports or a senior sports role; experience in a coaching or training role within a schooling environment; broad knowledge of sport coaching across multiple codes; and understanding of the South African school sports landscape, including provincial and national structures. Technical competencies: advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); proficiency in school administration and sport management software; strong planning, organising, reporting and event-management ability; and experience in strategic planning and budget management. General competencies: exceptional oral, written and presentation communication skills; ability to delegate tasks and ensure completion through follow-up; high emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills; strong time-management and organisational ability; ability to influence, persuade and build trust-based relationships; problem-solving and adaptability to change; conflict resolution and management skills; and ability to build, lead and inspire high-performing and passionate teams. The not-negotiable personal attributes listed are passion for sport and the development of young people; inspirational leadership; a positive role-model; uncompromising integrity; energetic, approachable and committed to inclusivity; and self-motivated, honest and empathetic to the diverse needs of the school, learners and families. Desired skills listed are Sports Director, Head of Sports, Sports Executive, Sports Co-ordinator and Director of Sport.
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Before applying, prepare examples of sports programmes you have led, budgets you have managed, and fixtures or festivals you have co-ordinated, along with evidence of coaching across multiple codes. Be ready to discuss how you build participation and inclusion, and how you identify and develop talented young athletes. Check that your SACE registration and police clearance are current, since the advert requires them.
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