Athletics & Sports Coordinator

ICS recruits for the next school year Your Role We are seeking an Athletics & Sports Coordinator (100%) to join our school from August 2026. The Athletics & Sports Coordinator leads the design, delivery, and development of a vibrant whole‑school athletics and sports programme. This role supports students from Early Years to Grade 12, fostering a culture of participation, excellence, and sportsmanship across all divisions. Working closely with the Director of Student Life, the Coordinator ensures that athletics and sports activities are inclusive, safe, and inspiring, while building strong connections between students, coaches, and the wider community. The role also involves coordinating Swiss national and international tournaments (SCIS, SGIS, ISSL) representing ICS, and developing pathways for students to engage in healthy, competitive, and recreational sport. Specific Responsibilities What you will do Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the ICS Athletics Programme aligned with the school’s mission and strategic plan. Coordinate all sports seasons, fixtures, and tournaments (local, national, and international). Oversee coach recruitment, induction, and development, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. Collaborate with the Student Life Administrator to manage schedules, facilities, transport, and communication with families and staff. Support student leadership and voice through the Student Sports Council. Supervise event planning and logistics for tournaments hosted by ICS. Oversee risk assessments, uniforms, awards, and inventory management. Work closely with divisional leaders and the Communications Team to highlight student achievements and promote the athletics programme. Ensure data collection, reporting, and budget management align with school priorities. Represent ICS at all league and tournaments meetings (SCIS, SGIS, ISSL). The successful candidate will have: What makes you our ideal Candidate Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). Recognised teaching qualification and experience in school‑based athletics or sports leadership, in an international school environment ideally. Proven ability to design, coordinate, and lead multi‑sport programmes across school divisions. Experience organising national or international school tournaments (SCIS, SGIS, ISSL). Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset. Excellent organisational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities. Commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and holistic development. Fluency in English required; German an advantage. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during sports seasons. Terms and Conditions What we offer you: terms & benefits Flat and Relocation Allowance for international hires.Tailored support to find housing. Attractive pension contributions and social benefits. A supportive, international, and open‑minded working environment. Opportunities for training and professional development. A meaningful role contributing directly to the success of teachers, students, and our community. Our Values At ICS we are Humble, Welcoming, Committed, Resilient. We work as agile, growth‑minded teams who turn ideas into meaningful impact with students at the centre. Applications should be addressed to: If this opportunity resonates with you, please submit your application in PDF (cover letter, CV, and references) to through our career portal to: Jenny Kollmann, HR Talent Attraction: jkollmann@icsz.ch We look forward to receiving your application #J-18808-Ljbffr