Sports Director

Sports Director, full time permanent – Avonside Girls’ High School\n

Avonside Girls’ High School is a community where everystudent is empowered to thrive — academically, culturally, and in the sportingarena. We are seeking an inspiring Sports Director to lead, grow, and championour school’s sport and physical recreation programme.

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This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who believesin the power of sport to build confidence, connection, wellbeing, and lifelongparticipation.

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The Sports Director will oversee all aspects of sport andphysical recreation at Avonside, ensuring that opportunities are inclusive,high‑quality, safe, and engaging for every student. The role blendsstrategic leadership with hands‑on coordination, working closely with coaches,staff, students, whānau, and community partners.

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You will lead a programme that reflects our vision forsport: empowering students to grow, participate, compete, and shine.

\nWhy Avonside?\n

We are a values‑driven school with a vibrant culture, strong community connections, and a commitment to providing diverse opportunities for our students. Sport is a key part of who we are — and you will shape its future.

\nKey responsibilities\n

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• Strategicleadership of the school’s sport and physical recreation programme,including long‑term planning and annual goals
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• Growingstudent participation
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• Studentengagement through targeted initiatives, lunchtime sport, and majorschool events
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• Communitypartnerships with clubs, regional sports organisations, and sponsors
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• Promotionand publicity of sport within the school and wider community
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• Health,safety, and wellbeing through RAMS processes, equipment management,and fair play principles
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\nQualifications and Experience\n

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• Arelevant qualification in sport management, sport coaching, physicaleducation, or a related field
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• Provenexperience in sports administration, programme coordination, or sportleadership
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• Strongorganisational and communication skills
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• Abilityto build positive relationships with students, staff, whānau, andcommunity organisations
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• Acommitment to fostering participation, excellence, and enjoyment in sport
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Grade 5, of the Support Staff in Schools Collective.