Director Calo

In this role, you will be responsible for:

As director, you will have overall responsibility for Calo and will work with your colleagues on the Management Team to implement the strategic agenda for the Physical Activity and Education division. In addition to a strong foundation in the field, you bring a fresh, outside perspective. You have a clear vision of physical activity in relation to sports, education, and health, and know how to train professionals for the practice of tomorrow. At the same time, you are well-acquainted with or willing to familiarize yourself with Calo’s philosophy, so that you can effectively promote the organization’s vision. Your leadership style is visible, engaged, and people-oriented. As a bridge-builder, you know how to connect with internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining a balance between Calo’s development and university-wide issues. You provide structure within Calo, which requires clear frameworks and processes. You contribute to stability and clarity, radiating positive energy and inspiring employees and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be visible both within and outside the organization, representing Calo in regional, national, and international networks to strengthen ties with the professional community and make the mutual exchange of knowledge a natural part of our work.
• You will be responsible for implementing education, research, and lifelong learning at Calo, while establishing a clear organizational structure with well-defined responsibilities and decision-making processes, and ensuring the organization’s soundness in strategic, financial, and human resources terms.
• Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment where diversity and collaboration are central.
• As a member of the Management Team for the Movement and Education division, you will share responsibility for maintaining and expanding strategic networks at the regional, national, and international levels.

Who are you?

Everyone brings their own unique background to the table, and at Calo, we believe that diversity leads to better results. For this role, we are looking for a leader who thrives on collaboration and bringing people together. Your leadership style is people-oriented and facilitative, focused on building support and fostering a positive, safe work environment.

In addition:

• Do you have a clear vision for physical activity, sports, and health in society, and do you understand the crucial role that education plays in shaping this future?
• Do you have management experience within similar organizations, where you have achieved demonstrable success in the area of organizational development?
• Are you skilled at strategically navigating between various, sometimes conflicting interests, both internal and external? You can approach complex issues with a broad perspective and know how to reconcile interests by making well-considered decisions, always keeping the bigger picture and the organization’s long-term success in mind.
• You have a strong network within the sports and education sectors, which you know how to leverage effectively for the organization.
• Do you have strong communication skills and can you easily connect with both internal and external stakeholders?
• You must have at least a master’s degree.

About the Calo

Calo is part of Windesheim’s Movement and Education division. Currently, over 2,000 students are enrolled in one of its master’s, bachelor’s, or associate degree programs. Calo employs more than 200 faculty members who, in addition to teaching, contribute to the development of the field and practice-oriented research. Calo invests in the synergy between its programs and the professional field, with the goal of making a social impact through physical activity. You can find more information about us at calo-windesheim

What the Calo offers:

Calo offers you the opportunity to turn your vision for sports, physical activity, and education into reality within a dynamic, ambitious, and socially engaged organization. You’ll have the freedom to innovate and help shape the future of a department that makes a significant impact in the fields of sports, education, and health. You will help redefine Calo’s social position and actively engage with the outside world to tackle social challenges. You will work in a stimulating environment where we encourage you to seize opportunities—and where you are free to be yourself.

As the director of Calo, you’ll work 36–40 hours per week. In addition, you can count on:

• A gross monthly salary between €6,030.72 and €7,687.55 (scale 14 – Manager C – Higher Professional Education Collective Agreement).
• A one-year employment contract, with the possibility of a permanent position if performance is satisfactory.
• An employee at Windesheim working a 40-hour workweek (full-time) is entitled to 428 hours of paid vacation per calendar year. This amounts to 53.5 vacation days, including mandatory days off and public holidays.
• 8% vacation pay.
• 8.3% year-end bonus.
• A flexible travel expense policy, tailored entirely to your mode of transportation.
• Plenty of opportunities for professional development through our in-house training institute and GoodHabitz.
• Fresh fruit at your workplace and in the fitness facilities.
• An annual allowance for professional literature and a free museum pass.
• Work-from-home equipment, such as a laptop, that enables hybrid work.

Interested?

Are you excited about this opportunity and eager to use your passion and talent to connect and inspire others? Windesheim is working with the recruitment and selection firm Colourful People on this process. Rene Burgler, a partner at Colourful People, will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach him at r.burgler@colourfulpeople.nl or by phone at 06 2857 5436.

Please send us your cover letter and resume as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday, October 23, 2024, by clicking the "Apply" button at www.colourfulpeople.nl

In your cover letter, please answer the following questions to help us conduct an objective and thorough recruitment and selection process:

1. What appeals to you most about Calo’s vision and social mission, and why?
2. What major challenges do you see in this role, and how would you address them?
3. How do you contribute to strong teamwork within an organization?
4. What is your leadership style, and how do you use it to inspire and motivate teams?