Applying to Become a Director of Sport
Zoom Webinar
With Neil Rollings
Dates & Venues
This is a two-part webinar. Part one is on Thursday 23rd January and part two is on Tuesday 30th January. These sessions are live only: no recordings are available.
Navigating the process of being appointed to a Director of Sport position requires a specific skill set, and dedicated approach. Many candidates under perform through lack of understanding of the process, or through inadequate preparation. This unique seminar is based on the experience of reading over 2500 letters of application, and conducting more than 200 interviews. It will enable candidates to present themselves at their best, and give themselves the optimum chance of success.
Session One - Thursday 23rd January
The Application Process
- Planning a career journey
- The applications funnel
- Reading Job Descriptions
- Letters and Forms
- Three Golden Rules
- Planning the letter of application
- Making a letter stand out
Session Two - Thursday 30th January
The Selection Process
- What to expect
- Understanding the process
- Planning interview performance
- Delivering presentations
- In-Tray exercises
- The practical session
- ‘Do you have any questions for us?’
Course Leaders
Neil Rollings
Neil was Director of Sport in four independent schools, over a 21-year career. He was Chairman of HMC NE Games Masters' Conference and an Independent Schools Inspector. Neil now works with schools in the UK and overseas, developing sports programmes and appointing Directors of Sport. He is a member of the RFU Schools' Partnerships Group, contributor to the Government Task Force on the Future of PE, member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood. He was Chairman of the Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools for 15 years, and is Course Director of the University of Buckingham MA programme in Leading School Sport.
Prices
BOTH SESSIONS £120
This is a two-part webinar. Course runs 7pm to 8.30pm over two evenings. No recording available. Price excludes VAT.