Director of Sport
About This Role
Job Title: Director of Sport
Our Purpose at The Alice Smith School
Echoing the essence of our school anthem: ‘Soon there were two, who were joined by a few’. Alice Smith began a movement with merely two individuals, a bold act that sparked a positive chain reaction, motivating numerous families to join this journey, creating a supportive environment for countless learners and serving as a second home for many families.
In this spirit, we continue the Alice Smith tradition by fostering a caring community that encourages our students to engage with the world with courage, curiosity, and empathy.
Together, we aim to build a better world.
Our mission is based on three strategic pillars:
Our People
We are a diverse community of specialists and inquisitive minds working together to reshape education and guide learning in a continually changing landscape.
Our Students
We motivate students to explore various paths with courage and curiosity, creating an environment that empowers them to reach their full potential.
Our World
We are a connected, supportive community that innovates, explores, and learns together.
The Opportunity (Overview of the role)
A strong, diverse, and engaging sports and physical education program is a hallmark of any distinguished international school. The Alice Smith School provides opportunities across two well-equipped campuses for physical education development at various levels through its curriculum, recreational sports, and competitive fixtures at local and regional levels.
The Director of Sport (DOS) will be tasked with developing, leading, and managing the sports program while supporting physical education at Alice Smith School, in line with its philosophy and aiming to enhance the physical growth of every child. This includes offering quality opportunities for all students, catering to those who wish to participate as well as those on elite athlete pathways.
The DOS will supervise sports provisions on the Secondary Campus, manage the Assistant Head of Sport, and work closely with the Head of Sports at the Primary level to ensure cohesion and equity throughout the school's program. By collaborating with and supporting Sport and Curriculum PE leaders, the DOS will ensure alignment with the school’s holistic approach to sports across both campuses.
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
The DOS reports directly to the Head of School and is line-managed by the Secondary Principal.
The DOS is responsible for:
- Advancing the school’s commitment to local, regional, and international sports participation
- Overseeing the entire school’s Sports Academies
- Managing partnerships with key sports organizations
- Supervising the Assistant Head of Secondary Sport and the wider sports team
- Ensuring quality assurance of external coaches (paid and/or unpaid) while leading and/or supervising school sports
- Managing parents and volunteers engaged in the sports program across both campuses.
The DOS will actively work to ensure high-quality coaching throughout the sports program and will step in to cover coaching sessions or PE classes as necessary.
A commitment to hours beyond the standard school curriculum schedule, including weekends, is essential for this role due to internal sports programs and the school’s dedication to inter-school fixtures locally, regionally, and internationally.
Key Responsibility Areas as Director of Sport
- Leadership of the Sports Team
- Instill trust and confidence through exemplary classroom practice and a positive, solution-focused mindset to enhance the quality of physical education
- Facilitate communication between campus Sport and PE teams and senior leadership, promoting initiatives and ensuring timely information sharing
- Foster a culture of high-quality professional dialogue, collaboration, and support for the professional development of individuals and the team
- Guide the direction of professional learning, identifying and accessing professional development opportunities.
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