University of Nottingham Ningbo China

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Sport Department

Director of Sport and Physical Education

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open in China and is part of The University of Nottingham, which is ranked in the top 1% of all universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings.

Placed 8th in the UK for research power in the last UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise, Nottingham is a major research institution delivering work that is defined as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Described by The Times as “the nearest Britain has to a truly global university”, The University of Nottingham has invested continuously in its award-winning campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, attracting talented staff and students from all over the world.

UNNC delivers The University of Nottingham’s top-quality teaching and high-impact research from its base in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China. Located less than two hours south of Shanghai by train, UNNC has more than 7,200 students and 750 staff from around 50 countries worldwide.

High-quality research and education

Since opening our doors in 2004, we have established ourselves as one of China’s leading providers of international education, as well as an inspiring and stimulating place to work.

Both academic and professional services staff are either seconded from The University of Nottingham in the UK or recruited to The University of Nottingham’s standards.

Our academics are expected to be effective teachers but are also given support to carry out high-impact research that is relevant to China's interests and needs. Research spans all faculties and disciplines and staff are encouraged to present their work at international conferences, while professional services staff at all levels benefit from career development support.

The University’s working language is English and all our degree programmes, coursework materials and exams are in English.

Our teaching is subject to the same quality assurance processes as The University of Nottingham and our students graduate with a Nottingham degree. High standards are maintained across the three campuses through continuous module assessment, internal audits and external examination.

A global university in China

By joining UNNC you be living in China at the height of its economic development, gaining a global prospective and experiencing an exciting new culture.

Our secure, green campus has clean, comfortable and secure accommodation for staff and a dedicated clinic with doctors and nurses on 24-hour call. A convenient on-campus high street has a range of shops, restaurants, an ATM and spaces for recreation, while shopping malls, entertainment facilities and other amenities are all within walking distance or a short bus or taxi ride from the campus.

There are three established international schools in Ningbo and more are set to open to cater to the city’s growing international community.

Populated with more than seven million people, Ningbo offers the opportunity to feel at home among an array of international shopping outlets, restaurants, clubs and bars. It also provides the chance to embrace culture and tradition – bustling streets house markets selling a variety of antiques, textiles and delicious Ningbo cuisine.

Ranked 6th in Forbes’ (2012) list of the top cities for business in China, Ningbo’s import and export industry is one of the most important to the city and its businesses. The city is a mix of modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture, which complement stunning parkland and scenic spots.

The city’s excellent transport links mean that Ningbo is easy to travel around and an ideal base from which to explore China and Asia. The city’s airport connects it to China’s major cities as well as some international destinations, such as Hong Kong, Macau and Taipei.

Nottingham University Sport Department

The UNNC Sport department has operated for the past thirteen years with an emphasis on Ministry of Education physical education (PE) requirements for Year 1 and 2 students. As the university has matured together with key performance indicators and goals for the 2020 strategic plans, the university is seeking to elevate the provision of sport while upgrading core activities like PE. Sport at UNNC currently includes student club and team sport and select staff sports clubs alongside excellent outdoor and indoor facilities including basketball courts, table tennis hall, indoor gym, badminton hall, squash courts, billiards area, dance and physical fitness rooms, two new climbing walls and a bouldering wall. Its mixed-use sports centre includes office space and flexible student space designed to provide opportunity for sports related and recreational/co-curricular student activities. UNNC Sports teams and clubs participate in external competitions including the annual Tri-Campus games with the United Kingdom and Malaysia campuses, and also host select competitions at the UNNC campus.

Candidates must hold a good first degree in the area of Sports Management (or a related field). Evidence of the ability to lead and motivate sports staff from management level through to casual employees is required. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate an ability to be able to develop, manage and lead sport and Physical Education programmes and activities, to meet Chinese National Educational requirements as well as to enhance the overall student experience. Significant experience of budget and complex sporting facilities management is also essential.

Further details

For further details see the websites of:

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China:

The University of Nottingham:

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Julie Brunton, Director of Sport, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, email: . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Please quote ref. 170225 Closing date: Tuesday 21 November 2017

Please be advised that your references will be contacted prior to interview.

Interview will take place in Ningbo China.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM NINGBO, CHINA
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM

Job Title: Director of Sport and Physical Education

Contract Status: Fixed-term

Salary: The University offers competitive salary depending on skills and experience (salary progression beyond is subject to performance). In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

Responsible to: Executive Director, Global Student Experience

Job Outline:

To lead the development, promotion and delivery of sporting activity within the University, from club and recreational provision through to team and potential elite performance. To direct a team of administrative and supervisory staff alongside a team of physical education teachers in support of the University sporting provision. To manage all sports related facilities and play a central role in enhancing the overall student experience. To play a role for the University in the developing national landscape for sport in China. To integrate the Chinese government’s requirements on physical education with the University’s strategy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Staff Leadership, approx 20% time per year

Lead staff teams in Sports Facilities Management, Sports Development and Physical Education at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China campus.
Oversee existing sport services and activities for students and staff alongside the provision of PE classes for Year 1 and 2 students.
Develop staff to perform highly and to be flexible to the growing needs of the Sports department.
Raise the profile of Sport with other service units as needed where sport, health and wellbeing intersect.

Sport promotion and service delivery, approx 15% time per year

Lead the promotion of sport within the University to applicants, students, alumni and staff.
Promote the services of the department and the opportunities for recreational sport and health promotion for all users within the institution, including those with disabilities drawing on UK and Malaysia (MY) resources where appropriate.
Ensure that sport plays an integral role in the student experience from recruitment activities through to the development of alumni networks.
Contribute to strategies for improving the health of students, creating opportunities for all students and staff, developing links with UK and MY Campuses through events like the Tri Campus Games.
Ensure that the services and facilities provided for students and staff are of the highest quality and managed according to appropriate standards of health, safety, and customer care, embedding standard operating procedures as required by the government.
Have oversight of all facilities and their operations, prioritising the facilities to support PE classes alongside requirements of clubs and team sports.
Allocate departmental resources and facilities usage to gain the maximum benefit for users and the University.

Strategic planning and development,approx 20% time per year

Lead the delivery of the future direction of sport both at Ningbo, China campus and as part of the national landscape, conferring with UK and Malaysia campuses as needed.
Contribute to the wider strategic direction of UNNC’s 2020 Strategic plan, leading the implementation of the recent UNNC Strategy for Sport and Physical Education 2017-2020.
Manage the department budget and maximize cost expenditure and quality management.
Lead the development of new strategies to generate additional income for Sports teams/club/department and UNNC including events, competitions, rentals, and other creative solutions.
Maintain and develop sporting facilities in collaboration with the University Estate Office and Health & Safety alongside student and staff engagement.
Review provision and plan for growth, to ensure that the University is able to adjust to meet demand and ensure that the best possible use is made of the facilities throughout the Academic Year.

National representation,approx 5% time per year

Engage with national bodies as well as municipal and provincial areas to contribute to the development of policy where appropriate and to assess the policy impact for PE and sport at UNNC.
Advise University management of the appropriate responses to change and lead that change.
Promote attainment levels with national governing bodies and other agencies to assist student recruitment.

Student Sport Development, approx 15% time per year

Collaborate with the Student Affairs office, Residential Colleges and student societies and associations where relevant.
Lead staff in the organisation of the sport clubs, with the provision of coaching, administration and performance guidelines and on good practice including health and safety.
Provide a supportive and effective organisational framework for University teams and clubs, whilst growing engagement and competitions.

Coaching and elite performance,approx 10% time per year

Lead staff overseeing the coaching and elite performance area.
Develop support for elite performance through the University’s scholarships for leading athletes; promoting and celebrating excellence achieved by University athletes.

External partners,approx 15% time per year

Develop local and national sporting and community partnerships to deliver shared business objectives to the benefit of the University.
Liaise with UK and MY campuses to identify cross campus activities that benefit the overall University profile.
Manage or oversee major events at the University, including local, national and international competition, community development activities and other University events.

Participate in training and staff development events as trainer or trainee as appropriate;

Maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness;

Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.

Person Specification:

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications/ Education / • A good first degree in the area of Sports Management (or a related field).
• Coaching qualification(s).
• Membership of a relevant leisure or sports management institute. / • A master’s degree or above from an institute of higher education.
Skills/Abilities / • Ability to communicate in English.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff from management level through to casual employees.
• A high degree of self-motivation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective planning and organisational skills.
• An ability to think strategically as well as focus on operational details.
• Ability to manage a range of facilities and a number of demanding projects simultaneously with an ability to meet tight deadlines.
• An ability to monitor the national sporting landscape in HE and position the University to best effect.
• An ability to work with students and student representative structures.
Knowledge/
Experience / • Significant experience of managing complex sporting facilities.
• Experience of budget management.
• A track record of successful service delivery and identifying innovative business opportunities.
• A track record of partnership working and developing relationships with community, sporting and governmental bodies. / • Experience of managing sporting development and facilities in an HE environment.
• Experience of a leadership role in a sports organisation.
• An understanding of the MOE Physical Education requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Physical Education Teaching.
Statutory/Legal / • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal records bureau check at the enhanced level.
Other / • A willingness to work evenings and weekends as the role demands.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Julie Brunton, Director of Sport, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, email: .

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Please quote ref. 170225 Closing date: Tuesday 21 November 2017

Please be advised that your references will be contacted prior to interview.

Interview will take place in Ningbo China.