Head: Advtech Schools Sport

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a group-wide sport strategy, incorporating brand nuances and aligned with the organisation’s vision and educational objectives.
• Establish and maintain a consistent sporting philosophy, standards, and expectations across all schools.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in sport programmes and practices.
• Monitor and report on participation, performance, and impact to support data-informed decision making.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities within school sport to ensure the organisation remains a leader in the sector.

Sports Programme Development

• Lead the development and implementation of high-quality sporting programmes across all phases and schools.
• Ensure appropriate participation, development, and high-performance pathways for students.
• Support schools in offering inclusive, engaging, and competitive sporting opportunities.
• Benchmark programmes against national and international best practice.

Training, Professional Development and Course Design

• Develop and implement a group-wide sport training and professional development strategy.
• Facilitate workshops, conferences, and learning communities for sport staff.
• Establish coaching standards and support capability development across schools.
• Lead the design and delivery of sport-related courses and learning programmes.
• Develop practical resources, toolkits, and training materials for schools and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with experts to create relevant, high-quality learning content.
• Monitor and continuously improve the impact of training and development initiatives.

Talent Identification and Athlete Development

• Develop and oversee talent identification frameworks and athlete development pathways.
• Support schools in nurturing elite performers while maintaining holistic student development.
• Establish partnerships with sporting federations, clubs, universities, and development organisations.
• Promote athlete well-being, leadership, and long-term development.

Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance and Operations

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to school-based sport teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent and promote the organisation at sporting events and industry forums.
• Develop and implement sport policies, standards, and best practices across the group.
• Support schools with planning, resources, budgets, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and risk management requirements.
• Provide strategic reporting and insights to senior leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management, Sport Science, Education, Human Movement Studies, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in sport leadership, management, or programme development.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a school, educational, sporting, or high-performance environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience within the independent school sector.
• Experience at a provincial, national, or high-performance sport level.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional learning programmes.
• Experience developing online and blended learning courses.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management within sport.