Sport Facilities Manager & Activity Coordinator (Short-term Cover)

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified

Sport Facilities Manager & Activity Coordinator (Short-term Cover)

to join the school from:

Your profile

The role and candidate profile for this role is detailed in the attached job description and person specification.

Successful Aiglon staff are enthusiastic, experienced, committed, reflective, dynamic and willing to try new ideas. If you share these values and have an appetite for challenge and an ambition to make a positive impact on our world, we welcome your application.

About us

Located in Chesières (Vaud, Switzerland), Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, international boarding school offering a distinctive, world-class education in a stunning alpine setting.

The school was founded on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body and spirit. This philosophy underpins everything we do at Aiglon, both inside and outside the classroom.

There are over 480 students, representing more than 70 nationalities, following the International GCSE (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) programmes.

What we offer

Aiglon is dedicated to the well-being and professional development of all staff, within a vibrant, friendly, and modern workplace. Beyond competitive salaries and comprehensive social security benefits, we provide free accident and loss of salary insurances, generous pension and leave entitlements, as well as a range of special perks and advantages.

How to apply

Deadline for applications:

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline should we find the right candidate. Please apply through our School platform (eteach) following the instructions; applications sent by standard email will not be considered.

Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

You can find information on how the School processes your personal data within the School’s Privacy Notice.

JOB PURPOSE

Lead, safeguard and develop Aiglon’s sports and activities provision so that every pupil, staff member and guest enjoys an inclusive, high-quality and safe programme.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct daily facility walk-throughs, logging hazards and initiating corrective action, which includes taking action to fix equipment where possible

• Enforce best practice in child safeguarding and health & safety, fully aligned with Swiss regulations and Aiglon policies

• Maintain inspection and servicing schedules for all sports equipment; liaise with the Director of Operations for repairs or replacement

• Help to manage the bookings of the minibus fleet for the expeditions and sports departments

• Ensure that the minibuses are in good order after use

• Secure the Sports Centre at the end of the day or open hours (equipment check, lights, alarms, locks)

Programming & User Experience

• Produce and publish the weekly Sports Centre and facilities timetable, balancing curriculum lessons, house practices, team training and community bookings. This includes the Padel Court, Alpina Pitch, Ski Lockers along with other sports spaces and facilities

• Encourage a broad, lifelong engagement in physical activity by promoting a wide range of sports and wellbeing initiatives

• Liaise proactively with the Health Centre, Deputy School Director (Pastoral) and Houseparents regarding students with medical or additional-needs profiles

• Communicate clearly and courteously with all users, modelling professional conduct that earns trust from pupils and colleagues

Fitness Suite & Strength-and-Conditioning

• Oversee presentation, cleanliness and day-to-day supervision of the Fitness Suite

• Assist in the planning and coaching of age-appropriate S&C sessions

• Monitor student progress (eg movement screens, jump tests, wellness surveys) and maintain records to inform individualised programmes

• Educate students on safe lifting technique, recovery, nutrition and injury prevention; coordinate return-to-play plans with medical/physio staff

• Foster a culture of respect for equipment and peers, ensuring correct footwear, clothing and hygiene standards at all times

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