Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - ACACIA ATHLETICS DIRECTOR

The responsibilities of the position are to be performed in accordance with the provisions of Acacia's 'Employment Contract’ & ‘Terms of Service’.

Job Purpose
To carry out the duties of Athletics Director under the direction of the Head of School and the Senior School Principal. 
To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and Christian witness
                                                                      

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Typically the Athletics Director, you will be required to:

• Have experience of teaching across all ages including middle and high school.
• Have a love of the subject.
• Have a high regard for the learning environment and resources.
• Aspire to be a talented, dynamic and ambitious teacher, who will ensure good progress for all students.
• Have the ability to inspire, engage and enthuse students.
• Be skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student- led learning.
• Use áppropriate technology and resources to deliver the curriculum.
• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences to all students.
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential and committed to working in pursuit of excellence for Acacia International School and its learners.
• Be part of a team that enforces high standards of behavior and pushes students to achieve their very best.
• Observe and support all PE teachers and external coaches.
• Oversee all swimming rotas and coach schedules.
• Oversee and regularly review PE curriculum taught at primary and secondary.
• Oversee ISAAK and attend all ISAAK meetings.
• Procure new Sports equipment and keep quarterly inventory lists of all sports equipment on both campuses.
• Plan and organise all Acacia sporting events, including Sports Day, Inter-house Football and Basketball, and the Swim Gala.
• Facilitate all mandatory training for new coaches (Child Protection, First Aid)

Requirements

5 years of experience teaching in a Physical Education role

Sports Science degree or equivalent