Head of Sports & Co-Curricular (K–12 Network)

Sports

K sh 230,000 – 380,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Gigiri (UN Ave / Karura interface) Overview: Our client is looking for a Head of Sports & Co-Curricular to architect a multi-school program across athletics, ball sports, aquatics, and performing arts. You’ll turn vision into season calendars, talent pathways, and measurable participation/medal targets without compromising academics or safeguarding. Expect budget ownership, coach development, and facility scheduling that keeps courts, tracks, and pools humming year-round. The culture rewards data-driven planning and calm match-day leadership. Key Responsibilities: - Build annual sports strategy, budget, and participation/medal OKRs. - Hire, mentor, and evaluate coaches; standardize session plans & safety. - Publish fixtures & logistics (transport, medical, chaperones, permits). - Oversee trials, talent ID, and inter-school federation compliance. - Coordinate facilities timetable (courts, fields, pool) and maintenance. - Report termly results, injuries, and parent satisfaction. Education & Experience: - BSc Exercise & Sports Science / B.Ed (PE & Sports) + 6–10 yrs leadership. Skills & Tools: - Season planning, budgeting, risk/safeguarding, stakeholder comms, basic BI. KPIs: - Participation rate, injury incidence, medal tally vs plan, coach retention. Compensation (Kenya): KES 230,000–380,000 + annual performance bonus. Figures are estimates from our clients and vary with your experience and results. Benefits: - Medical (in/outpatient), pension, CPD, staff tuition concessions, 30+ leave days aligned to school calendar. Growth Path: - Head of Sports → Director of Student Life → Group Co-Curricular Director. Ideal hierarchy & expected promotion cycle.