The Director of Sport in an Independent School
with Neil Rollings
Dates & Venues
This is a long running and popular seminar, which is intended for recently appointed Directors of Sport, and those who intend to apply for these roles in the near future. It focuses upon the shifting landscape of school sport, how this has impacted upon this position and what schools are now looking for in their appointments. The course seeks to clarify the success criteria of the role, and considers the leadership skills required to achieve these. It will also consider contemporary issues in the subject, and how these can be managed for the future.
- Why does a school need a Director of Sport?
- Becoming a 360 degree leader
- Leadership, management and administration
- Establishing aims and goals
- Building structures and systems
- Satisfying parental expectations
- Improving communications
- Dealing with difficult colleagues
- Working with your head
- Creating the games programme
- Participation v performance
- Choice v compulsion
- Quality and equality
- Building a culture of Health and Fitness
Prices
1 PLACE £209 + VAT
2 PLACES £339 + VAT
3 PLACES £425 + VAT
Course runs 10am – 3.30pm. Prices include refreshments, lunch and resources. In the event of you needing to cancel a place on a course, please note we require ten working days' notice.
Course Leaders
Neil Rollings
Neil was Director of Sport in four independent schools, over a 21-year career. He now works with schools in UK and overseas, developing sports programmes and appointing Directors of Sport. He is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, was Chairman of the Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools, and is Course Director of the University of Buckingham MA programme in Leading School Sport.