Swimming Lead Coach Fortes Schools Dubai - 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 driven Swimming Lead Coach to lead our swimming programme across Fortes Schools. This is a performance-focused role with a strong emphasis on managing competitive squads, developing swimmer potential, and ensuring excellence in both training and galas.

In addition to squad leadership, the successful candidate will also oversee the delivery and development of curriculum swimming, ensuring a high-quality, progressive aquatic experience from Early Years through to Secondary.

Working closely with the Director of Sport and Head of PE, the Swimming Lead Coach will shape the long-term strategy for swimming across both schools and ensure alignment between curriculum, squad training, and competitive success.

Key Qualities and Requirements

ASA Level 2 (Swim England), STA Level 2, ASCA Level 2/3, or internationally recognised coaching equivalent

Significant experience coaching competitive squads within a school or club environment

Demonstrated success preparing swimmers for local and international galas

Proven ability to lead curriculum swimming across a full school age range

Expertise in stroke development, race preparation, starts, turns, and finishes

Strong planning and assessment skills for both curriculum and squad swimmers

Understanding of aquatic safety, strength and conditioning, and recovery protocols

Confident communicator with experience mentoring staff and working across departments

Up-to-date lifeguard and safeguarding certifications (desirable)

Passionate advocate for swimming with a commitment to growing the sport within a school setting

Professional Responsibilities

Plan, organise, and deliver high-quality squad training sessions including early morning, lunchtime, and after-school sessions

Lead and manage the delivery of curriculum swimming from FS1 to Secondary, in collaboration with PE staff

Select and coach competitive swim squads for galas and meets at local, national, and international levels, including DASSA and other recognised events

Fully commit to after-school and weekend galas and fixtures as part of the competitive calendar

Monitor and support swimmer development through training plans, performance tracking, and regular assessment

Participate in weekly sports department meetings and contribute to planning, programme development, and event coordination

Support administrative operations including gala logistics, transport, squad organisation, and risk assessments

Lead the marketing and promotion of swimming across Fortes schools, sharing achievements and building visibility through social media and school platforms

Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with coaching trends, aquatic safety, and safeguarding practices

Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Director of Sport in support of the school’s vision for excellence in sport

This is a key appointment within our sports programme. The successful candidate will play a central role in building a high-performance swimming culture while ensuring all students experience success, confidence, and progress in the water from their earliest years.

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 30th of 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.