Whole School Athletics and Activities Director (AY26-27)

ROLE SUMMARY:

European International School (EIS), Ho Chi Minh City, provides exceptional education within an international, boutique garden school in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The school’s vision is to offer high quality, premium education to empower students to succeed in every aspect of their lives. Our dedication to academic excellence and our long-standing experience ensure schooling at EIS is enriching and robust.

Catering to students aged 2 to 18, EIS offers a world-class educational system that promotes the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of our students and unleashes their unique talents. To achieve this objective, we incorporate practices drawn from the most effective learning and teaching methodologies in the world to help children attain wide-ranging skills and a range of core abilities.

At our international school, English is the primary language of instruction. Students join us from a range of backgrounds; we are proud to celebrate diversity while also embracing a globally minded, multicultural worldview. This forward-thinking perspective is shared with over 121 other schools in the Inspired Group. We strive for our students to be internationally and culturally aware and encourage critical-thinking skills so that they may appreciate their individuality and fulfil their true potential.

All EIS teachers should display motivation, life-long learner attributes, and excellent interpersonal skills as they meet the challenges of educating students from diverse international and host country backgrounds. The classroom environment should be well planned and organized, be stimulating, and engaging, providing high quality instruction and learning, underpinned by the ability to deliver inquiry-based, transdisciplinary units, where applicable, across the three IB programmes.

The Athletic & Activities Director position is responsible for the development and implementation of the Physical Education and Sports programs at the European International School. Consistent with EIS school policies and values, the Athletic & Activities Director will manage the EIS Sport Department and Co-Curricular program, overseeing the development of the Sports programs, House system, After-school Activity (ASA), and Extra-curricular Activity (ECA) programs. The position holder will have a commitment to collaborative planning, community engagement, and will be responsible for implementing a holistic approach to physical activity and sport that reflects EIS School Values and the IB Learner Profile.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and enhance the whole-school Sport and Co-Curricular program.
• Oversee all Sports Department operations, logistics, safety, and parent communication.
• Manage EIS After-school Activity (ASA), Extra-curricular Activity (ECA) and House programs and maintain department policies.
• Build partnerships to expand extra-curricular offerings.
• Manage annual budgets and support coaching and team activities.
• Promote student leadership through councils and student-led initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with IB philosophy and EIS values.
• Manage EIS Orcas social media and support major sports events.
• Collaborate with staff and SLT on new initiatives and calendar planning.
• Represent EIS at athletic conferences.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/ Sports Management and teaching certification
• At least 3-5 years’ experience
• Successful experience in teaching IBMYP, IBDP is preferred
• Experience in an international school environment is preferred
• Proven experience leading school athletic or co-curricular programs.
• Coaching experience and relevant sport certifications are an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organizational and event-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities in both spoken and written English
• Knowledge of child safeguarding, risk management and student well-being practices.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, logistics and departmental operations.
• Confident in using IT systems for planning and communication.
• Collaborative, professional and committed to student development.
• Flexible to support after-school, weekend and off-campus activities when required.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.