Athletic Director - Hybrid: Student-Athlete Excellence

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-site facilities

Professional development

Employer retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Athletic Director to lead our prestigious private sports academy. The role combines on-site program leadership with strategic planning in a hybrid work setting, focused on student-athlete development and program excellence.

You will recruit and develop coaching staff, manage budgeting and facilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver a world-class athletic experience across multiple disciplines while engaging with the school community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in athletic administration or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the academy's athletic programs, including budgeting, scheduling, and facility management.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate coaching staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for athletic program growth and enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant athletic association rules and regulations.
• Promote student-athlete well-being, academic success, and personal development.
• Manage the athletic department budget effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Cultivate positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, alumni, and the wider community.
• Organize and oversee inter-school competitions and athletic events.
• Lead initiatives for fundraising and donor engagement to support athletic programs.
• Stay current with best practices in sports administration, athlete development, and coaching methodologies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Athletic program management

Recruitment & development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Athletic Director to lead our prestigious private sports academy. The role combines on-site program leadership with strategic planning in a hybrid work setting, focused on student-athlete development and program excellence.

You will recruit and develop coaching staff, manage budgeting and facilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver a world-class athletic experience across multiple disciplines while engaging with the school community