At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700 of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an
Head of Sports Courses
59 Centre for Sport Science and University Sports
Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 28.02.2027
Reference no.: 5882
Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!
Your personal sphere of play:
As a parental leave replacement for the Head of Sports Courses, you will take over the department management of sports courses for the Schmelz location during an employee''s absence, as well as actively participate in teaching within the sports courses department (extent: 4 weekly contact hours).
Your workplace is located at USZ 2, Auf der Schmelz 6a, 1150 Vienna. The advertised position, including teaching, has a working time of 40 hours per week and is open due to an employee''s absence. The position is initially limited until February 28, 2027.
Your future tasks:
Your responsibilities will include:
- The conceptual design, structuring, and strategic development of the sports course program at the Schmelz location
- The needs-based staff scheduling and deployment planning of the academic and instructional personnel (course instructors and coaches)
- The strategic management and continuous optimization of sports hall and outdoor facility utilization
- The monitoring of and compliance with the budget within your department, including profitability analyses
- The regular analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding course capacity utilization, the preparation of decision-making proposals, and the implementation of quality assurance measures
- The end-to-end planning, organization, and coordination of the summer camps at the "Sport- und Seminarzentrum Dientnerhof"
In this central hub role, you will act as a professional interface between instructors, participants, staff, the USI management, and the Schmelz operations management. The practical delivery and instruction of USI sports courses amounting to 4 weekly contact hours rounds off your diverse field of responsibility.
This is part of your personality:
- A completed university degree (Master’s, Magister) in Physical Education (Bewegung und Sport) or Sports Science, preferably complemented by initial professional experience in sports management or sports coordination.
- Ideally, a state-certified qualification as a sports instructor or coach, along with prior experience in teaching sports courses independently.
- A personality characterized by strong organizational and coordination skills, combining an independent, self-reliant working style with a strong sense of commercial/economic thinking.
- Excellent communication skills, a high capacity for teamwork, and well-developed social competencies.
- The ability to handle temporary high-pressure workloads, ensuring you always maintain a clear overview even during peak organizational periods.
- Comprehensive IT proficiency in MS Office and database management systems is required. Familiarity with the Moodle learning platform is an advantage.
- An excellent command of German as well as a good command of English, both written and spoken, are mandatory for this position.
What we offer:
Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of a dedicated, athletic team with diverse academic backgrounds, working in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The position is initially limited until February 28, 2027. The gross base salary for a 40-hour workweek is EUR 3,776.10 (paid 14 times a year, gross).
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every new personality to the team!
It is that easy to apply:
- Your comprehensive CV and a brief cover letter
- Certificates and diplomas of your completed education and training
- Via our job portal / by clicking the "Apply Now" button
If you have any content questions, please contact:
Peter Ankner
We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
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Application deadline: 09/01/2026
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