JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Director – Physical Education

Department: Physical Education

Designation: Director – Physical Education

Reporting To: Principal

Location: Peenya, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-time

1. Position Summary

The Director – Physical Education will provide strategic, academic and administrative leadership for the Physical Education function at AIMS Institutes.

The incumbent will be responsible for planning, developing and managing comprehensive physical education, fitness and sports programmes; promoting student participation and sporting excellence; developing institutional sports teams and athletes; managing sports infrastructure and resources; organising competitions and coaching camps; and establishing collaborations with universities, sports bodies and other institutions.

The position will contribute to the holistic development, health, wellbeing, discipline and leadership capabilities of students while ensuring that the Institute's Physical Education activities are aligned with applicable UGC, affiliating-university and institutional requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Leadership

- Develop and implement the Institute's annual and long-term Physical Education strategy.
- Establish a structured sports development framework covering participation, fitness, recreation and competitive sports.
- Prepare the annual sports calendar and activity plan.
- Set measurable targets for student participation, sporting performance and institutional achievements.
- Advise the management on development and upgradation of sports facilities.
- Develop policies and SOPs for sports activities, facility utilisation, competitions and athlete development.
- Promote a culture of fitness, sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and excellence.

B. Physical Education & Student Fitness

- Plan and coordinate physical education and fitness programmes for students.
- Develop regular fitness, wellness and recreational activities.
- Encourage participation in physical activity across all student groups.
- Conduct fitness awareness and wellness initiatives.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork.
- Support the holistic development of students through structured sporting activities.

C. Sports Development & Athlete Performance

- Identify sporting talent among students and develop appropriate talent-development programmes.
- Establish and manage institutional sports teams.
- Develop annual training and coaching plans for various sporting disciplines.
- Organise regular coaching camps, training sessions and fitness programmes.
- Monitor the performance and progress of athletes and teams.
- Facilitate participation in inter-collegiate, inter-university, state and national-level competitions.
- Maintain documented records of student and team achievements.
- Develop pathways for talented athletes to participate at higher levels.

D. Competitions & Events

- Plan and conduct annual sports meets and intra-institutional competitions.
- Coordinate participation in inter-collegiate and inter-university competitions.
- Organise coaching camps of appropriate duration and quality.
- Coordinate coaches, referees, officials, venues, equipment, transportation and other logistics.
- Ensure appropriate medical, first-aid, safety and emergency arrangements during sporting events.




- Maintain complete records of competitions, participation, results and achievements.

E. Sports Infrastructure & Facilities

- Manage and monitor the Institute's sports facilities, playgrounds, courts, gymnasium and fitness infrastructure.
- Assess infrastructure requirements based on student participation and sporting needs.
- Prepare proposals for new sports facilities and improvement of existing infrastructure.
- Ensure proper maintenance and safe utilisation of sports facilities.
- Develop and maintain an inventory of sports equipment.
- Recommend procurement, replacement and upgrading of equipment.
- Ensure appropriate scheduling and utilisation of sports facilities.

F. Budget & Resource Management

- Prepare the annual Physical Education budget.
- Plan expenditure for equipment, coaching, competitions, infrastructure, travel and other sports-related requirements.
- Monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
- Ensure effective and accountable utilisation of institutional resources.
- Coordinate with Finance, Administration, Procurement and Facilities departments.
- Prepare periodic financial and activity reports for institutional management.

G. External & Institutional Coordination

- Establish professional relationships with universities, colleges, sports federations, associations, academies and recognised sporting bodies.
- Coordinate with the affiliating university and relevant sports authorities.
- Represent AIMS Institutes at appropriate sports meetings, competitions and professional forums.
- Develop opportunities for inter-institutional sports collaborations.
- Explore opportunities for hosting recognised tournaments and sporting events at AIMS.

H. Student Support & Athlete Welfare

- Provide appropriate guidance and mentoring to student athletes.
- Monitor student-athlete participation and academic-sport balance.
- Facilitate appropriate support for students representing AIMS at external competitions.
- Promote safe, ethical and inclusive sporting practices.
- Ensure that students participating in sports activities receive appropriate safety guidance and support.

I. Quality Assurance, Accreditation & Compliance

- Maintain comprehensive documentation of sports activities, participation and achievements.
- Provide verified data and supporting evidence for institutional accreditation and statutory reporting.
- Support NAAC, NIRF, UGC, university and other institutional reporting requirements, wherever applicable.
- Maintain records of sports teams, athletes, competitions, coaching camps, awards and achievements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
- Implement appropriate safety, risk-management and safeguarding procedures for sports activities.

3. Minimum Educational Qualification

Ph.D. in Physical Education or Physical Education or Sports Science. UUGC





A Master's degree in Physical Education/Sports Science or an equivalent relevant qualification may be prescribed by the Institute as an additional/preferred qualification, subject to the applicable recruitment rules.

4. Minimum Experience

The candidate should possess:

- At least 10 years of relevant experience in Physical Education, including experience as University Assistant/Deputy Director of Physical Education, College Director of Physical Education, or equivalent teaching experience in Physical Education at Assistant/Associate Professor level, as applicable under the UGC framework. UUGC
- Demonstrable experience in organising sports competitions.
- Experience in organising and conducting coaching camps of at least two weeks' duration.
- Demonstrated evidence of developing/producing good-performing teams or athletes at state, national, inter-university or comparable levels. UUGC

5. Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Preference may be given to candidates who possess:

- M.P.Ed./Master's Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science or equivalent.
- Experience in a university/college/higher-education environment.
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary sports programmes.
- Experience in managing sports infrastructure, gymnasiums and outdoor sporting facilities.
- Recognised coaching/training qualifications in one or more sports.
- Experience in athlete development and high-performance sports.
- Experience in organising university/state/national-level tournaments.
- Experience in institutional accreditation and sports-related data/reporting.
- Participation in or contribution to recognised seminars, conferences, workshops or professional forums in Physical Education/Sports.
- Strong record of student/athlete achievements.

6. Core Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

- Strategic leadership
- Sports administration and management
- Athlete development
- Coaching and training programme management
- Event and tournament management
- Sports facility management
- Budget and resource management
- Student mentoring
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Knowledge of higher-education regulations
- Safety and risk management
- Ability to build a high-performance sports culture

7. Authority & Accountability

The Director will be accountable for:

- Overall planning and implementation of the Institute's sports programme.
- Development and performance of institutional sports teams.
- Organisation of competitions and coaching camps.
- Development and maintenance of sports infrastructure.
- Effective utilisation of sports resources and approved budgets.
- Student participation, athlete development and sports achievements.
- Accurate sports-related documentation and reporting.
- Compliance with applicable UGC, university and institutional requirements.
- Safety and proper conduct of sports activities.

8. Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a senior Physical Education professional with strong academic credentials, substantial experience in higher education or organised sports, proven experience in developing athletes and teams, and demonstrated capability in managing institutional sports programmes and infrastructure.

The candidate should have the leadership ability to position AIMS Institutes as an institution with a solid, structured and achievement-oriented sports culture while ensuring broad student participation and wellbeing.

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