Westonbirt School & Westonbirt Prep
Polo Team Manager
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Role Purpose
Westonbirt School is seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial Polo Team Manager to lead, develop and promote all aspects of our Polo provision, delivered in partnership with the world-famous Beaufort Polo Club.
This is both a strategic and operational role, responsible for delivering an outstanding pupil experience while building a vibrant, sustainable and high-profile Polo programme that directly supports pupil recruitment and admissions.
Initially the role will be heavily weighted towards building and promoting the programme, forging relationships, marketing and pupil recruitment. Over time, as the number of players builds, the role will rebalance towards a mix of these aspects and operational management of players and programmes and raising the school’s profile through participation in fixtures and tournaments.
The successful candidate will combine a passion for Polo and player development with the entrepreneurial and business development skills needed to create and fill the Polo programme as an important driver of new pupil attraction, enrolment and retention.
The role encompasses:
- Creating and launching the Westonbirt Polo Academy
- Growing Polo provision for beginners and intermediate players
- Building an ambitious programme of matches and tournaments
- Launching exciting Polo programmes as part of the summer school and other holiday programmes
Key Responsibilities
Programme Design, Launch & Student Recruitment
(majority of time and effort during initial year in the role)
- Design and launch a high-quality Polo Academy in partnership with Beaufort Polo Club as a distinctive and market-leading feature of the school’s offer
- Position the Academy as a flagship recruitment tool, attracting talented riders from the UK and internationally
- Network with Polo clubs, associations and other key influencers locally, nationally and internationally to promote the programme and identify potential students
- Build strong links with local feeder schools, polo clubs and pony clubs to raise the profile of the Polo Academy and seeking to build relationships and recruit potential students
- Attend key events in the Polo calendar such as the Pony Club Polo Championships as a representative of the school
- Work closely with Admissions and Marketing to attract prospective pupils with an interest in Polo, including through the creation of marketing content
- Actively contribute to admissions activity including attending open days, agent tours, and leading meetings and visits with prospective Polo Academy students
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Westonbirt Polo Academy – Programme Delivery
(increasing focus as the Polo Academy scales up)
- Manage and monitor delivery of the programme, working in close partnership with the Head of the Polo School at Beaufort Polo Club
- Support pupils to balance their academic commitments and performance ambitions
- Arrange and manage Polo fixtures for the Westonbirt Polo team
- Support the delivery of clinics, training days and events that enhance pupil experience
- Contribute to the growth, visibility and attractiveness of the Academy as a premium element of the Westonbirt offering
- Work with the Equestrian Programme Manager to ensure a joined-up approach
Polo Lessons (wider participation)
- Oversee and coordinate a structured Polo programme for Westonbirt students, catering to all abilities in partnership with Beaufort Polo Club
- Develop a clear progression pathway from introductory to advanced performance
- Monitor the provision to ensure quality and value for money
Holiday & Summer School Provision
- Lead the Polo offering within Westonbirt Summer School
- Develop programmes during the summer and other school holidays that appeal to both Westonbirt pupils and external participants as a pathway into the school
- Work with marketing and admissions teams to ensure holiday provision contributes to future pupil enrolment pipelines
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Additional Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
- Manage relationships with visiting coaches and external providers
- Maintain records of participation, progression and competition activity
- Contribute to wider school life and co-curricular provision
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong background and connections in the world of Polo
- Excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to lead and develop a multi-faceted programme
- Entrepreneurial flair
- A passion for working with young people and developing potential
- Confidence engaging with prospective families and representing the school
Desirable
- Coaching qualifications / experience
- Experience contributing to programme growth and pupil recruitment
- Awareness of the role of co-curricular provision in independent school admissions strategy
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiastic, proactive and outward facing
- Strong communicator and ambassador for the school
- Organised with excellent attention to detail
- Adaptable and willing to support a busy school environment
- Passionate about Polo!
What Success Looks Like
Launch Phase
- Strong links with key partners, feeder schools, polo clubs, pony clubs and agents
- Design and launch of the Polo Academy
- Growing awareness of Polo at Westonbirt
- Increasing numbers of admissions enquiries linked to the Polo programme
- Building participation in polo lessons
Scale-up Phase
- A growing and well-regarded Polo Academy
- Regular competition participation and emerging success
- Measurable contribution to pupil recruitment, admissions conversion and retention
- High levels of pupil engagement, enjoyment and progress
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