Are you passionate about developing high-performing student-athletes and leading outstanding sports programmes? Moulton College is seeking an ambitious and driven Sports Academy Operations Manager to lead the operational delivery and ongoing development of our growing Sport Academy provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager, coach or sports development professional to play a key role in shaping the student-athlete experience and driving excellence across a range of academy programmes. Working closely with the Head of Faculty, you will provide leadership and operational oversight across all Sports Academies, ensuring the highest standards of coaching, performance support and learner experience. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of academy provision, supporting learners to successfully balance their sporting and academic commitments while maximising both athletic and educational outcomes. Please note this is a fixed term position until August 2027.
Your Duties
A key aspect of the role will be leading and coordinating the wider performance support services that underpin academy success, including Strength & Conditioning, Sports Therapy and Medical Services, and Performance Analysis provision. You will work collaboratively with coaches, curriculum teams, external partners and performance staff to create an integrated and high-performing environment for student-athletes.
You will:
- Lead the operational delivery of all Sports Academy programmes.
- Drive high standards of coaching, performance support and student-athlete development.
- Manage and support academy staff, including employed and sub-contracted personnel.
- Coordinate learner commitments across curriculum and academy provision to enhance attendance, achievement and progression.
- Oversee the effective delivery of Strength & Conditioning, Medical and Sports Therapy, and Performance Analysis services.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with sports clubs, employers, governing bodies and industry stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and external funding.
- Support the recruitment, retention and success of student-athletes.
- Promote a culture of excellence, professionalism, inclusion and safeguarding throughout the academy environment.
Person Specification
You will be a highly organised and motivated leader with experience of managing people, programmes or projects within a sport, education or performance environment. You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills and be passionate about supporting young people to achieve success both academically and athletically.
You will have:
- Experience of leading or managing sports programmes, academies or performance environments.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Experience of working with external stakeholders and building successful partnerships.
- A commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and professional standards within education and/or sport.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so.Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
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Sport Academy Operations Manager in Moulton employer: Moulton College
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