St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School and a Senior School. The Head of Sport is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring sporting excellence and promoting a holistic education within a Christian boarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Support and promote the Christian ethos of the school and drive forward the vision and mission for Turi to become the leading school in Africa.
Excellence in Sport: Ensure the reputation and delivery of sporting excellence across both the Senior and Preparatory Schools.
Management: Line-manage the Assistant Head of Sport and lead a team of talented coaches. Participate effectively in the Co-curricular Leadership Team (CCLT).
Facilities & Training: Oversee the development and implementation of sporting facilities and training programs.
Logistics: Coordinate tours and fixtures, with a specific focus on the safe logistical execution of overnight tours, including accommodation and guardian bookings.
Principal Duties
Event Management: Oversee all internal and external sporting events and produce the fixture list for each term.
Coaching & Development: Identify talented children and provide pathways for development through programs like the Altiora Peto Programme (APP). Ensure high-quality coaching and facilitate INSETs for staff.
Administrative Oversight: Manage transport, catering, and estate requirements for sports. Maintain and manage coaching resources and departmental budgets.
Reporting: Organise and collate weekly sports reports and liaise with the Deputy Head regarding termly and Speech Day awards.
Facility Maintenance: Liaise with grounds staff to ensure high-quality pitches and swimming pools. Ensure all equipment meets safety standards and is well-maintained.
Scholarships: Link closely with the Senior School regarding Sports Scholarship entry and assessment programs.
Skills, Experience and Attributes
Ethos Alignment: A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos.
Professional Integrity: Purposeful, proactive, and sound judgment with the highest standards of personal integrity and resilience.
Communication: First-class oral and written communication skills; literate and numerate with excellent IT proficiency.
Leadership Presence: Impressive personal presence, intellect, and tact to represent the School at all levels.
Planning: Visionary and creative, with the ability to operate at a strategic level while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
Adaptability: Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage a diverse workload in a remote boarding school environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the school's career portal on BambooHR.
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