Director of Sports (based in Hong Kong)

• Lead sport strategy at a prestigious Hong Kong institution

About Our Client

This senior leadership role is responsible for setting and delivering the overall sporting strategy across performance and participation programmes within an iconic sports institution in Hong Kong. The organisation operates as a high-profile, multi-sport environment with a strong heritage and a diverse membership base. The Director of Sports will lead coaching and performance teams, drive athlete development pathways, and ensure a culture of excellence, growth, and sustainable success.

Job Description

As a Director of Sports, your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all sports programmes within a high-performance, member-focused environment in Hong Kong
• Develop and implement long-term plans to grow participation, performance, and sporting offerings
• Oversee the effective management and utilisation of sports facilities to ensure safe, high-quality delivery
• Lead collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver a broad range of sports activities and events
• Drive initiatives to enhance engagement, satisfaction, and the overall sporting experience
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure efficient, cost-effective operations
• Lead, develop, and mentor a diverse team of sports and operations professionals
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, safeguarding, and regulatory standards
• Monitor performance metrics and use insights to continuously improve programmes and services

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director of Sports should have:

• Strong background in the leisure, travel, tourism, or broader sports institution sector, ideally within a prestigious sports club or similar member-focused organisation
• Minimum 12 years experience in sports leadership roles, including within universities and/or private or international school environments
• Proven experience leading sports programmes and managing sports facilities or multi-site operations within a structured sporting institution
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop diverse teams across sport and operations
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to oversee complex, multi-disciplinary programmes
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and efficient resource management
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer and member experiences
• Sound understanding of safety standards, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance in sports and leisure environments
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills across athletes, staff, partners, and governing bodies

What's on Offer

• Attractive tax environment with a maximum personal tax rate of approximately 17% in Hong Kong
• The opportunity to lead and innovate within a prestigious and iconic sports institution in Hong Kong
• A senior leadership position within a well-established organisation