BASIS International School Bangkok is seeking qualified candidates for an Athletics Director for the 2025-26 school year!
Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network Apply now for our Athletics Director position with BASIS International School Bangkok.
Why Choose BASIS International Schools
BASIS International Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China and Thailand known for academic excellence and innovation. Since our first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools has expanded across southeast Asia, with campuses in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan, China and Bangkok, Thailand. In 2024 we launched three new schools in Shenzhenincluding our first Early Childhood Education exclusive campuses.
Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK and Canada.
About BASIS International School Bangkok
BASIS International School Bangkok opened in the fall of 2019, and first BASIS International Schools campus outside of China. Teachers and students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including spacious classrooms, a black-box theater, swimming pool, traditional Thai house, and beautiful campus green space.
This campus offers the opportunity to embrace the rich culture and history of Thailand while teaching with an internationally renowned school network. Our school celebrates Thai traditions such as Wai Kru, Songkran, and more with grand events that bring teachers into the heart of Thai culture. It truly is an experience like no other.
Job Responsibilities:
- Liaise with and arrange a range of sports meetings with other schools.
- Ensure that arrangements made are agreed with by senior leadership, and thence communicated with all
- necessary staff.
- Arrive at a suitable catalogue of school teams that represent the school in sufficient sports. (the post
- holder to bear in mind this may mean close cooperation with third party ECA providers.)
- In the event children are to undertake activities at another school, that there is suitable stewardship of
- and transport for the children.
- Contemplate all situations in light of robust health and safety arrangements.
- Consider and assist to arrange any House competitions - when Houses in operation.
- Monitor after school sports-related activities in terms of quality of provision
- Confirm the availability of sports equipment that is needed for an extramural game.
- Verify the eligibility of all athletes.
- Offer constructive criticism and support to fellow coaches.
- Coordinate the purchase, reconditioning and storage of athletic equipment.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
- Appropriate Skills-set
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Proactive in terms of formulating and making arrangement.
- Appreciate what appropriate quality in a school looks like.
- Gregarious able to form positive relationships within and without the school.
- Have appropriate knowledge of health and safety requirements for schools.
- Lead by example and be fair to all.
- Flexible.
- Mindful of school's reputation and represent it accordingly.
- Well organize and planning.
- Aquatics experience preferred.
Work Experience
Who We're Looking For
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in your subject area.
- Experience: At least two years as the lead teacher in a classroom, a requirement for obtaining a working visa.
- Collaboration: A team player eager to share and learn from colleagues worldwide.
- High Standards: A commitment to maintaining and enhancing the rigor of international education.
Benefits
What We Offer
At BASIS International Schools, We Believe In Investing In Our Faculty. Our Benefits Package Is Competitive, And We Offer Unparalleled Support To Our Expatriate Staff:
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience.
- Thai Health Coverage: Coverage for employee in Thailand.
- Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance.
- Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from Thailand at the start and end of your contract.
- Relocation Support: Moving allowance and assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements.
- Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planningenjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus.
- Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition.
- Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salaryallowing you to save significantly while living and working in Thailand.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network.
We're committed to ensuring a smooth transition so you can focus on what you do bestteaching.
Become a Better Educator
At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we don't just shape students futures, we also invest in yours. Through ongoing professional development and coaching, we help you grow into a more effective educator and leader. Whether your aim is to become a mentor or move into school administration, your time at BASIS can accelerate your career in nearly any direction you choose to go.
