About the role
The Head of Sport provides strategic leadership, direction and oversight of sport at Taradale High School, ensuring a coordinated, inclusive and high-quality sporting programme that reflects the school's vision and values. The role is responsible for strengthening sporting participation, development and achievement across all codes, promoting a positive sporting culture and ensuring programmes are effectively managed, appropriately resourced and delivered safely. Working closely with the Deputy Principal (Sport), Sport Coordinator and staff involved in sport, the Head of Sport is responsible for the leadership, management and day-to-day operation of the school's sporting programme. The role combines strategic direction with hands-on coordination and delivery, working collaboratively with the Sport Coordinator to ensure sporting activities are effectively organised, administered and delivered.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, implement and regularly review the strategic direction and annual priorities for school sport, aligned with the school's vision and values.
- Foster a positive and inclusive sporting culture that promotes participation, fair play, teamwork, leadership and excellence.
- Lead, manage and coordinate the delivery of sporting programmes across all codes, ensuring activities are well organised, inclusive and effectively delivered.
- Work collaboratively with the Sport Coordinator and Staff Members in Charge to plan, organise and administer school sport, sharing operational responsibilities as required.
- Coordinate sporting calendars, fixtures, team entries, registrations and competitions, working alongside the Sport Coordinator.
- Organise and support major sporting events, tournaments, exchanges, sports awards and other school sporting activities, including associated planning and logistics.
- Recruit, coordinate and support coaches, managers and other sporting personnel, ensuring teams are appropriately staffed.
- Manage and monitor the school sports budget in collaboration with the Finance Manager and Sport Coordinator, ensuring expenditure is appropriately authorised, recorded and managed within approved budgets.
- Lead and actively contribute to the implementation of health and safety practices across school sport, ensuring activities are appropriately planned, organised and managed.
- Provide regular updates and reports on sporting participation, achievements, priorities and emerging issues to the Deputy Principal, Senior Leadership Team and Board as required.
About you
- Proven experience in sports leadership, management or administration, preferably within a school or community sporting environment.
- Strong leadership, organisational and planning skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction and oversee multiple sporting programmes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and effective relationships.
- Sound financial management skills and an understanding of budget oversight and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of sporting structures, coaching practices, student development and relevant health and safety requirements.
- Sound judgement, integrity and professionalism, including the ability to manage sensitive matters fairly and appropriately.
- A commitment to inclusive participation, student wellbeing and sporting excellence.
- The ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to the wider school community.
- A practical, hands-on approach, with the ability to balance strategic leadership, operational management and the day-to-day demands of a busy school sporting programme.
About us
Taradale High School is committed to upholding and promoting its vision and values, demonstrating a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practices.