Permanent, Full-Time Position | 40 Hours per week
We are seeking an exceptional, well organised, people-oriented, Assistant Director of Sport to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. Working 40 hours per week, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, growth and day-to-day management of our school’s vibrant sports programme.
In this position, you will work closely with the Director of Sport and sports Co-ordinators to oversee a wide range of sporting codes, manage seasonal transitions and cultivate a culture of excellence, participation and inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy: Support the Director of Sport in long-term planning, budgeting and the overall vision of the school’s sports department.
Programme Administration: Oversee the administration for a diverse range of sports codes, including registrations, tournament entries, fixtures and transport.
Events & Exchanges: Support the planning, logistics and delivery of annual school sporting events, inter-school exchanges and the annual Sports Prizegiving.
Communication: Act as a key sports department point of contact, communicating effectively with students, families, coaches, regional sports bodies and the wider community.
About You:
The successful candidate will be a team player with a genuine passion for youth development through sport, combined with professional drive.
To thrive in this role, you will need:
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to foster strong relationships with a diverse community.
Outstanding organisational and management skills, with the ability to handle complex scheduling.
Strong digital literacy, with proven experience managing administrative databases and sports communications.
A collaborative, proactive mindset and the ability to step up and lead independently.
An ability to work in a fast paced office, managing multiple tasks, with short turn arounds.
Previous experience in a sports organisation or in a school’s sports department is an advantage.
NOTE:
Only applications received via the Northcote College vacancies portal will be considered: https://www.northcote.school.nz/job-vacancies