School Sports Programme Director

2 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Misk Schools Full time
Job Description

The School Sports Programme Director will be responsible for delivering a world-class sporting programme within the curriculum for Misk Schools students and external partners. This role requires strong leadership skills, expertise in high-quality teaching and curriculum development, excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Sporting Activities Coordination: Assume overall responsibility for all sporting activities within the school for both internal and external stakeholders, coordinating whenever necessary.
  2. Daily Operations Management: Oversee the daily operations of the sports center, including scheduling, staffing, and resource management.
  3. Team Leadership: Lead the team to ensure world-class sporting provision for Misk Schools.
  4. Partnerships Development: Develop partnerships with sporting institutions across the Kingdom to promote sports within Misk Schools and the wider community.
  5. Talent Nurturing: Identify and nurture sporting talent, working with stakeholders to establish specialised pathways for students to maximise their potential.
  6. Sports Development: Oversee the development, implementation, and review of sports programmes.
  7. Facilities Management: Oversee upkeep, appearance and use of the sports facilities on the campus, including: the FIFA sports pitches; the Olympic and 25m pools; the diving pool; the gymnasium; the junior sports facilities; the MUGA pitch.
  8. Centre Operations Management: Manage daily operations of the Olympic Sports Centre, ensuring facilities are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
  9. Collaboration: Collaborate with facilities, operations, and experience departments to coordinate schedules and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  10. Risk Assessment and Emergency Procedures: Conduct regular risk assessments and oversee emergency procedures and staff training.
  11. Infrastructure Maintenance: Work closely with the facilities team to maintain swimming pools, gyms, courts, and other sports infrastructure.
  12. Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Heads of Department within Sports and PE across the schools to promote sports within Misk Schools.
  13. Equitable Access: Ensure equitable access to facilities for staff and students across Misk Schools.
  14. Marketing and Communication: Work with the Marketing and Communication team to promote sports programmes and services, including special events, tournaments, and community activities.
  15. Programme Effectiveness: Monitor programme effectiveness and implement improvements as needed.
  16. Caldaring and Communication: Lead on calendaring and communication of all sports events and fixtures, ensuring clarity and coordination across the community.
  17. Staff Management: Line manages Fitness Coaches.
  18. Data Collection and Analysis: Monitor student participation in sports activities, record attendance, achievements, and other data in a shared system.
  19. Learning Observations: Conduct learning observations for staff and external providers, such as swimming instructors.
  20. Budget Management: Oversee sports budget lines and ensure efficient resource allocation.
  21. Sports Equipment Management: Manage and maintain sports equipment to ensure it is safe, functional, and aligned with programme needs.
  22. Community Engagement: Work with the Director of Experience to organise and promote events that foster community engagement in sports and wellness.
  23. Safeguarding Priorities: Ensure gender segregation, health and safety, and safeguarding are prioritised in all activities.
  24. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure programs comply with local regulations.
  25. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to support student involvement in sports and address any concerns, ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement.
  26. Professional Relationships: Ability to work as part of a group of schools, developing effective professional relationships with peers.
  27. Additional Duties: Undertake additional duties as and when required by the line manager.


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