Sports Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Repton Prep for a Sports Administrator to provide efficient administrative support to the Sports Department. The successful candidate will be required to provide efficient administrative support to the Sports Department in the organisation and oversight of fixtures, bookings, communication, team sheets and other areas pertaining to the sporting programme.

For a detailed description of duties, please view the Job Description.

Full time or part time options available, to be discussed at interview

The closing date for applications is 7th June 2024.

Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk.

Main Responsibilities

• To work alongside the Sports Department to ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the Sports programme at Repton Prep


• To use school management systems (iSAMS, SOCS, Teams, Microsoft Office, etc.) to ensure effective and timely communications regarding the sporting fixtures programme


• To support the Heads of Sport and Director of Sport in organising the fixtures programme in terms of locations, transport bookings, posting results, and ensuring timely communication with parents and staff


• To be responsible for entering all National/Regional/County competitions across the sporting calendar


• To manage the termly booking of sports facilities by liaising with Repton Senior School and outside venues


• To attend departmental meetings and assist with the ordering of Sports equipment


• To assist with the organisation of Sports Days, Sports dinners and tournaments


• To support the Director of Sport to identify and develop objectives, plans and strategies to maximise the efficient use of the department's resources


• Organise all transportation pertaining to the sports programme


• Knowledge of child protection guidelines and procedures


• Communicate in an honest, open, positive, supportive and friendly manner


• Communicate effectively with other team members, the Sports Department, wider school staff, parents and guardians


The Ideal Candidate

Relevant Prior Experience

• Experience of working with Children and Young People


• Strong IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Some relevant experience in a school environment/school database would be advantageous


• Full driving licence


Candidate Profile

• High energy, can-do attitude with a collegiate approach


• Solution orientated, proactive and adaptable with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail


• Discreet and professional approach, flexible to the demands of the role


• Kind and caring demeanour with pupils, staff and parents


• Used to working at pace and managing a diverse and varied portfolio of work


About Repton School

Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England. The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities. The School's 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village.

Relevant Prior Experience

• Experience of working with Children and Young People


• Strong IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Some relevant experience in a school environment/school database would be advantageous


• Full driving licence, High energy, can-do attitude with a collegiate approach


• Solution orientated, proactive and adaptable with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail


• Discreet and professional approach, flexible to the demands of the role


• Kind and caring demeanour with pupils, staff and parents


• Used to working at pace and managing a diverse and varied portfolio of work
  
  Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England. The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities. The School's 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village.