– Senior Sports Coordinator (CBSE)

Department: Sports & Physical Education | Curriculum: CBSE | Position: Senior Sports Coordinator

- Job Purpose The Senior Sports Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organising, managing, and overseeing the overall sports and physical education programme of the school. The role involves providing leadership to the sports department, developing students' sporting abilities, promoting physical fitness, and ensuring active participation in inter-school, district, state, and national-level sporting events.

The candidate will ensure structured sports programmes aligned with CBSE guidelines, promote a culture of sportsmanship and teamwork, and provide opportunities for students to excel in various sporting disciplines.
- Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Sports Programme Planning and Development
- Develop and implement a comprehensive annual sports calendar for the school.
- Plan age-appropriate sports and physical education programmes across different grades.
- Design structured training schedules for various sports disciplines.
- Ensure sports activities are aligned with CBSE Physical Education guidelines.
- Introduce new sports, fitness activities, and recreational programmes.
- Develop strategies to encourage maximum student participation in sports.

B. Sports Department Leadership and Management
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate the sports department and sports coaches.
- Allocate responsibilities and training schedules to sports teachers and coaches.
- Monitor the performance and effectiveness of sports staff.
- Conduct regular departmental meetings and review sports activities.
- Mentor and guide sports teachers and coaches in improving training methodologies.
- Identify training and professional development requirements for the sports team.

C. Student Training and Sports Development
- Identify students with sporting potential and provide opportunities for specialised training.
- Develop training programmes for different age groups and skill levels.
- Monitor student performance and progress in various sporting disciplines.
- Encourage participation in individual and team sports.
- Promote discipline, teamwork, leadership, resilience, and sportsmanship.
- Coordinate selection trials and formation of school sports teams.

D. Sports Events and Competition Management
- Organise and coordinate the Annual Sports Day and inter-house competitions.




- Coordinate participation in CBSE cluster, zonal, regional, and national-level competitions.
- Organise inter-school tournaments and sporting events.
- Liaise with CBSE sports authorities, sports associations, and external organisations.
- Manage event schedules, fixtures, registrations, transportation, and student participation.
- Ensure proper coordination and supervision during sports events and competitions.

E. Infrastructure and Equipment Management
- Oversee the maintenance and effective utilisation of sports facilities and playgrounds.
- Ensure availability of sports equipment and training materials.
- Monitor inventory, equipment distribution, and replacement requirements.
- Coordinate with the administration for sports infrastructure development.
- Ensure sports facilities comply with safety requirements.
- Maintain proper records of sports equipment and infrastructure.

F. Safety, Health and Student Welfare
- Ensure safety protocols are followed during all sports activities.
- Monitor appropriate student supervision during training sessions and competitions.
- Coordinate with the school medical team for first aid and emergency support.
- Ensure appropriate warm-up, cool-down, and fitness practices.
- Promote awareness of physical fitness, nutrition, hydration, and healthy lifestyles.
- Ensure protected participation of students in all sports programmes.

G. CBSE Compliance and Documentation
- Ensure compliance with CBSE sports-related guidelines and requirements.
- Coordinate CBSE sports registrations and participation formalities.
- Maintain student participation records, achievement records, and sports reports.
- Maintain records of inter-school, district, state, and national-level achievements.
- Prepare annual sports reports and departmental performance reports.
- Ensure timely submission of required sports-related documentation.

H. Coordination and Communication
- Work closely with the Principal, Head of Academics, Academic Coordinators, and Administration.




- Coordinate with teachers regarding student availability and sports schedules.
- Communicate sports-related updates and event information to parents.
- Coordinate with external coaches, sports academies, and sporting associations.
- Support school events, celebrations, and extracurricular activities as required.

3. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) is mandatory.
- Master's degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) will be preferred.
- Additional certification in sports coaching, fitness training, sports management, or specialised sports disciplines will be an advantage.

4. Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in sports and physical education.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a senior sports coordination or leadership role.
- Experience in CBSE school sports programmes is preferred.
- Experience in organising CBSE cluster, zonal, regional, and national-level competitions.
- Experience in managing sports teams, coaches, sports infrastructure, and large-scale sporting events.

5. Essential Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of multiple sports disciplines.
- Strong understanding of CBSE sports guidelines and competition structures.
- Excellent event planning and coordination abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify and nurture sporting talent.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to motivate students and sports staff.
- Knowledge of sports safety, first aid, and student welfare practices.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
1. Effective implementation of the annual sports calendar.
2. Student participation across different sports disciplines.
3. Student achievements at inter-school, district, state, and national levels.
4. Successful organisation of Annual Sports Day and other sporting events.
5. Effective supervision and performance management of sports coaches.
6. Improvement in student fitness levels and sporting skills.
7. Effective utilisation and maintenance of sports infrastructure.
8. Compliance with CBSE sports guidelines and timely documentation.
9. Development of school sports teams and talent identification programmes.
10. Overall growth and performance of the school's sports department.

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