CareerPlan

Director of Sports and Recreation Programs

South AfricaFull-time2026-10-18

Core

Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive sports and recreation programs for diverse age groups and communities in Port Elizabeth, focusing on health, wellness, and sporting excellence.

Role type

Director of Sports and Recreation Programs

Builds

Community sports and recreation initiatives

Domain

Sports management and community development

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic planning, staff management, budget oversight, grant writing, partnership development, curriculum design, data monitoring, regulatory compliance, community outreach

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Sports/Recreation Management, fundraising success, knowledge of Eastern Cape sports landscape

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop strategic plans for sports programs, oversee daily operations, recruit and manage staff, manage budgets and secure funding, establish partnerships with schools and agencies, design program content, monitor effectiveness and report outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, promote community engagement

Seniority

Director, leadership level