Outdoor Education Coordinator

TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL LIMITED; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Negeri Sembilan is looking for an Outdoor Education Coordinator to manage outdoor education programs and logistics. The ideal candidate will have a diploma, experience in an educational setting, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Applicants should be proactive, detail-oriented, and have excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a 5-day work week and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and risk assessment processes.
• Experience coordinating student programs or systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage coach scheduling, equipment procurement, and onboarding of providers.
• Support the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award administration.
• Liaise with multiple departments for effective program coordination.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum diploma holder or equivalent

Tools

iSAMS

Job description

Job Summary:

The Outdoor Education Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the planning, scheduling, and administration of outdoor education across the school. This position ensures that outdoor education is effectively integrated into the school calendar and co-curricular programming through strong logistical coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The role involves oversight of coach scheduling, equipment procurement, onboarding of external providers, shared space management, and multi-department liaison. The Outdoor Education Coordinator also provides key administrative and tracking support for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, ensuring smooth communication between participants, leaders, and school systems.

The role reports to Head of Outdoor Education through Outdoor Education Specialist.

Requirements:

• Minimum diploma holder or equivalent
• Previous experience of working in a school or educational environment
• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and risk assessment processes
• Background in outdoor education student program coordination, or the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is highly desirable
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Word); familiarity with iSAMS and award platforms like DofE is an advantage
• Experience managing timetables, rotas, or project schedules
• Ability to handle complex data accurately, securely, and efficiently
• Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Experience working with or coordinating school-based programs or student-facing systems is desirable
• Pleasant disposition with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• High attention to detail, particularly when working with student data, schedules, and compliance information
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as a good team player with positive attitude
• Proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to go the extra mile and take initiative in identifying and solving problems

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will conduct thorough background checks on all successful applicants.

Please refer to “Careers” on our website at www.tts.edu.sg for a detailed job description.

5-day week with annual leave entitlement. Interested applicants, please submit an application letter and detailed resume, stating your current and expected salary, date of availability and contact number via the online system at https://careers.tts.edu.sg/careerportal/main.aspx. In your application, please provide the names and addresses of three people from whom confidential references may be obtained. Please indicate their professional relationship to you.

(Only shortlisted applicants will be notified)

CPE Registration No.: 196100114C | Period of Registration: 7 June 2023 to 6 June 2029