Director of Sport & Activities

The International School of Düsseldorf, Germany seeks a Director of Sport & Activities from August 2016 (or negotiable)

The School

The International School of Düsseldorf (ISD) is a well-established, not-for-profit, forward looking, K-12 IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP), in one of the most desirable locations in Europe. We are an international community of learners who work together to inspire our students to be confident, creative and critical thinkers.  The school is accredited by both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Desirable location

ISD is a very attractive location whether you are interested in an international adventure or settling longer term.  Düsseldorf is a bustling Rheine metropolis in the heart of Europe.  We are in the charming and historic suburb of Kaiserswerth with excellent transport connections: ten minutes from the airport, 20 minutes by tram from the main station and at the centre of one of the best developed motorway systems in Europe.  Germany has a strong economy and stable government, and Düsseldorf is a safe city well-endowed with cultural institutions, some of the best shopping in Europe, and a plethora of restaurants to suit all pockets and tastes. 

The position

The Director of Sports & Activities is responsible for the leadership and administration of the   co-curricular sports offerings at ISD including the ISD Sportverein (a German registered local sporting club).

The Director of Sports & Activities is a senior member of the leadership team and will demonstrate the following:

• An excellent and extensive record of experience as a school administrator in a senior leadership role
• Master’s degree in Educational leadership or equivalent;
• Past experience working in an  international school and/or with families in a multicultural environment;
• Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff is essential;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, staff, parents and students;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and German, both verbal and written;
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills;
• Responsible for all budgeting, facility use and equipment management for all areas of the programme including PHE. (The PHE DH is responsible for teaching & learning incl. curriculum development, scheduling & teacher allocation, PHE staffing & appraisal)
• Managing a team of personnel including Assistant Director of Sports & Activities, ASA Coordinator, Sports & Activities Secretary, Greenkeepers and Coaching staff.

Compensation Package

The salary for the Director of Sports & Activities is commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and is competitive. The position includes German mandatory medical insurance coverage for the Director of Sports & Activities, spouse and qualifying dependents 18 years or under who reside with full time.  In addition, the school offers a retirement contribution, professional development allowance, biannual home allowance and a relocation allowance and flights.

The initial contract will be two years with an option to extend beyond the initial contract. The contract is renewable at the discretion of the Director. Salary and benefits for this post are competitive.

Application Procedure

The deadline for applications is 22 April 2016.  Candidates should note, however, that the search committee will begin reviewing applications as soon as they are received.  In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, ISD reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline.  For this reason, it is recommended that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.

Candidates should send the information requested below, in a single PDF attachment:

• A letter of application, no longer than two pages, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the position at ISD
• A current CV/résumé not to exceed two pages
• A one or two-page personal statement outlining your educational beliefs and your philosophy of leadership
• A one-page list of references with accurate and current contact details, including position, phone number and e-mail address

Applications should be submitted to: willis@isdedu.de

For more information on the International School of Dusseldorf, please see the school website: http://www.isdedu.de