Athletic Director

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive-level benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Leadership impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Athletic Director to lead all athletic programs at a prominent educational institution in Vereeniging. This senior role oversees coaching staff, student-athlete development, facilities, and the department budget.

The successful candidate will foster academic excellence, ethical conduct, and athletic achievement while ensuring compliance with regulations and shaping the future of student athletics within the school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in athletic administration or related field.
• Proven leadership and management in a complex organizational setting.
• Strong understanding of athletic program management, student‑athlete welfare, and compliance issues.
• Excellent communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Budget management and securing funding experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all interscholastic athletic programs.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support coaching staff, fostering professional development.
• Develop and manage the annual athletic department budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, league, and governing body rules and regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance and scheduling of athletic facilities, ensuring they are safe and well‑equipped.
• Promote the welfare, academic success, and personal development of student‑athletes.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Sports Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a visionary and experienced Athletic Director to lead and manage all athletic programs at a prominent educational institution in Vereeniging . This senior leadership role involves overseeing coaching staff, student-athlete development, facility management, and budgetary planning for the entire athletics department. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of academic success, ethical conduct, and athletic excellence, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. This is a critical position for an individual committed to shaping the future of student athletics and upholding the institution's values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all interscholastic athletic programs.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support coaching staff, fostering professional development.
• Develop and manage the annual athletic department budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, league, and governing body rules and regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance and scheduling of athletic facilities, ensuring they are safe and well‑equipped.
• Promote the welfare, academic success, and personal development of student‑athletes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in athletic administration, coaching leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities in a complex organizational setting.
• Strong understanding of athletic program management, student‑athlete welfare, and compliance issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively and secure funding.
• Master's degree in Sports Management, Education Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and executive‑level benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape and lead a thriving athletic department.
• Collaborative work environment with dedicated staff and faculty.
• Contribution to the development of young athletes and the institution's reputation.