Sports Academy Lead — Fixed-Term, On‑Site Role

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Chippenham; Presencial; GBP 39.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd, Northampton, seeks an experienced Sports Academy Manager on a fixed-term contract until 31 August. The role covers day-to-day leadership of the academy, learner and athlete experience, and collaboration with curriculum teams, coaches, student services and external partners to ensure growth and high standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading a sports academy or programme, strong operational management skills, and excellent communication with

Formación

• Experience leading or coordinating a sports academy / sports programme (education, community or performance setting)
• Strong operational management skills (planning, timetabling, stakeholders, budgets/resources)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Responsabilidades

• Lead the overall operation and performance of the Sports at the college
• Manage and coordinate academy staff/coaches, timetables and facilities usage
• Drive student recruitment, retention and progression across academy pathways
• Build and maintain partnerships with clubs, governing bodies and community stakeholders
• Oversee events, fixtures, trips and competitions, ensuring compliance and safeguarding
• Monitor KPIs and quality, contributing to academy strategy and continuous improvement
• Support learner welfare and pastoral needs in line with safeguarding requirements

Conocimientos

Leadership

Staff management

Operational planning

Stakeholder engagement

Safeguarding

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd, Northampton, seeks an experienced Sports Academy Manager on a fixed-term contract until 31 August. The role covers day-to-day leadership of the academy, learner and athlete experience, and collaboration with curriculum teams, coaches, student services and external partners to ensure growth and high standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading a sports academy or programme, strong operational management skills, and excellent communication with