HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – SPORTS

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – SPORTS

Enjabulweni seeks an energetic, visionary, and highly organised Head of Department: Sports to lead, develop, and manage our comprehensive sports and co-curricular physical education program across both our Primary and High School sectors.

The successful candidate will foster a positive culture of athletic excellence, maximum participation, teamwork, and holistic student development. The successful candidate will oversee all sporting disciplines, coordinate fixtures, lead a team of dedicated coaches, and ensure our sports offerings align with our values:

• Lead the vision, planning, and execution of the school-wide sports program from Primary through High School.

• Drive participation levels across all ability groups while nurturing competitive excellence in top-tier teams.

• Integrate character development, sportsmanship, and wellness principles across all sporting activities.

• Review, update, and implement comprehensive sports policies, safety standards, and codes of conduct.

• Oversee the scheduling of all internal and external fixtures, inter-house competitions, tournaments, and sports days.

• Manage transport, catering, referee/umpire bookings, and venue preparations for home matches.

• Represent the school at regional sports association meetings.

• Supervise the maintenance, inventory, purchasing, and advise on safety of sports facilities and equipment.

• Manage, mentor, and evaluate internal coaching staff and external specialist coaches.

• Organise professional development and coaching/first-aid clinics for staff.

• Allocate coaching responsibilities and ensure high-quality, structured coaching sessions across all age groups.

• Ensure strict adherence to first-aid, health, safety, and risk management protocols for all sports events.

• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and learners regarding fixtures, team selections, and event calendars.

• Organise annual sports awards ceremonies, and recognition programmes.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree in Sports Management, Sports Science, Physical Education.

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in a sports department or sports management role within a primary and/or secondary school environment.

• Recognised coaching and refereeing/umpiring certifications in major school sports (e.g., Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis).

• Valid Level 2/3 First Aid Certificate and CPR qualification (or commitment to attain one prior to start).

• Valid Driver’s Licence.

Application Requirements

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application package consisting of:

• A Cover Letter detailing your leadership philosophy in school sports and relevant experience.

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Contact details for three professional references (including current/previous head of school or direct line manager).

How to Apply

Please send your application to head@enjabulweni.ac.sz by 02 November 2026.

 

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