Academic Programme Lead in Strength & Conditioning / Sport Sciences (Italian Language)

Company Overview

Setanta is an internationally renowned provider of higher education in sport science andseeksto inspire human development and performance. We achieve this by delivering industry defining education, application, and insight to communities at a local and global level. Setanta is l Setantaoperatesglobal campus locations.

Position Summary

TheAcademicProgrammeLead(Italian Language)will lead thelocalisation, development, and academic oversight of our Italian-languageprogrammesinstrength & conditioning andsport science.TheAcademic Lead'swork will includeresearch-led curriculumdesign, quality assurance, and strategic partnership alignment with Italian institutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and tailor academic offerings for the Italian market
• Conduct pedagogical and applied research to enhance programme impact
• Collaborate with internal academic teams and external partners
• Ensure quality assurance and regulatory alignment for Italian delivery
• Supervise Italian-language instructional design and delivery
• Liaise with regulatory and accreditation bodies where needed
• Collaborate on research and development of new instructional models and student outcomes
• Represent the institution in Italian academic networks

Qualification and Experience Essential:

• PhDi n Sport Science related field. (Certificate of graduation required)
• Relevant experience in educational program delivery.
• Fluent in English & Italian speaking, reading and writing.

Desirable:

• Experience of coaching or administration within a sport or governing body.
• Experience in managing projects and staff teams.

Abilities/Skills

• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver projects in time sensitive fashion.
• Excellent attention to detail in administrative tasks

Personal and Company Value Alignment

• Commitment to excellence.
• Togetherness.
• Continuous Improvement.

Application

• All appointments are subject to passing referencing and vetting (if applicable to role) and providing proof of eligibility to work (upon being invited to interview).
• This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.
• Please note that if you have not received feedback regarding your application after 3 weeks from submission, consider the application as unsuccessful.