Sports Academy Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd partnered with a respected FE College in Northampton to appoint a Sports Academy Manager on a fixed term contract until 31 August. The role leads the academy’s operation, learner experience and partnerships, and is based on site in Northampton.

You will manage staff, timetables and facilities, drive recruitment and progression, and collaborate with curriculum teams, coaches and student services to ensure an outstanding learner and athlete experience while

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating a sports academy / sports programme (education, community or performance setting)
• Strong operational management skills (planning, timetabling, stakeholders, budgets/resources)
• Confident managing staff and working across multiple departments
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and student support (or willing to train)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the overall operation and performance of the Sports at the college
• Managing and coordinating academy staff/coaches, timetables and facilities usage
• Driving student recruitment, retention and progression across academy pathways
• Building and maintaining partnerships with clubs, governing bodies and community stakeholders
• Overseeing events, fixtures, trips and competitions, ensuring compliance and safeguarding
• Monitoring KPIs and quality, contributing to academy strategy and continuous improvement
• Supporting learner welfare and pastoral needs in line with safeguarding requirements

Job description

Sports Academy Manager

(Fixed Term Contract) FE College

On Site Northampton - commutable from Coventry, Bedford, Peterborough, Banbury and surrounding areas.

£43,000 Pro Rata

Are you an experienced sports education leader ready to take ownership of a high-performing sports academy programme?

We're working with a well-regarded education provider in Northampton who are looking to appoint a Sports Academy Manager on a fixed term contract until 31st August.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on academy operations, learner experience, performance pathways and employer / community partnerships.

As Sports Academy Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the academy and the delivery of an outstanding learner and athlete experience. You'll work closely with curriculum teams, coaches, student services and external partners to ensure the academy runs smoothly and continues to grow.

The Role

• Leading the overall operation and performance of the Sports at the college


• Managing and coordinating academy staff/coaches, timetables and facilities usage


• Driving student recruitment, retention and progression across academy pathways


• Building and maintaining partnerships with clubs, governing bodies and community stakeholders


• Overseeing events, fixtures, trips and competitions, ensuring compliance and safeguarding


• Monitoring KPIs and quality, contributing to academy strategy and continuous improvement


• Supporting learner welfare and pastoral needs in line with safeguarding requirements

The Person

• Experience leading or coordinating a sports academy / sports programme (education, community or performance setting)


• Strong operational management skills (planning, timetabling, stakeholders, budgets/resources)


• Confident managing staff and working across multiple departments


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and student support (or willing to train)


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Reference Number: BBBH280964

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.