Athletics Lead Coach Fortes Schools - August Start

Job Overview

About Fortes Education

Fortes Education has been a leading provider of outstanding education in the UAE for over four decades, with a portfolio of premium international schools and nurseries.

Our two through-schools, Sunmarke School and Regent International School, provide world-class education from FS1 to Year 13.

About Our Sports Programme

Across our schools, we are delivering a high-calibre, specialist-led sports programme that drives participation, develops talent, and raises the bar for performance.

With strong leadership and established competition pathways, we are now growing our coaching team to lead key sports into an ambitious new phase of excellence.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and performance-oriented Athletics Lead Coach to design, lead, and elevate our athletics programme across all phases of the school.

This role focuses on the development of high-potential athletes in track and field disciplines while supporting mass participation through inclusive training and curriculum delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Sport and Head of PE to build a structured and sustainable athletics pathway — from early talent identification to preparing students for inter-school, DASSA, and BSME-level competition.

Key Qualities and Requirements

Nationally recognised Athletics Coaching Qualification

Proven experience leading athletics programmes in a school or club environment

Background in either competing in or coaching athletics at a high level (regional, national, or international)

Ability to coach across a range of track and field disciplines, with a focus on performance progression

Experience organising and preparing athletes for competitive events and school athletics meets

Knowledge of strength & conditioning, warm-up protocols, and injury prevention strategies

Experience supporting curriculum athletics and sports days within the PE programme

Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Professional Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and review high-quality athletics training sessions before, during, and after school

Design and lead a structured performance pathway across track and field disciplines, identifying and nurturing talented student-athletes

Support curriculum athletics through close collaboration with the PE team, ensuring strong alignment with learning outcomes and developmental progressions

Prepare students for internal and external competitions including DASSA, BSME, and international meets including the WSG

Lead on the coordination of school athletics events and support the delivery of major whole-school events such as sports days and track meets

Implement individual development plans and monitor athletic progression across age groups

Engage in continuous professional development to remain current with coaching practices, safeguarding, and sport-specific advances

Support the operational and logistical requirements of the athletics programme including event planning, communication with parents, and transport coordination

Lead the marketing and promotion of athletics across Fortes schools, showcasing student achievement, driving visibility through school platforms, and raising the profile of athletics within our community

Contribute actively to sports department meetings, strategic planning, and overall programme development

Carry out additional duties as reasonably directed by the Director of Sport in support of the wider sports vision

Application Process

If you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting https://careers.forteseducation.com/CurrentOpening.aspx

The closing date for applications is the 30 th June 2025. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be August 2025.

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a satisfactory International Child Protection Certificate, plus resident country Police checks.