Sports Coach

Safa British School Dubai

Safa British School are seeking a Sports Coach to join their amazing team!

At Safa British School, we place great importance on nurturing personal qualities such as resilience, positivity and kindness, and we seek staff who consistently model and embody these values in their daily practice. Our staff team works collaboratively and with unwavering commitment to ensure every student receives the highest quality education, within an environment that inspires excellence and personal growth. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering engaging, inclusive lessons that motivate students, deepen their appreciation of the subject, and equip them with the essential skills and mindset needed for success in both school and life.

Key responsibilities for a Sports Coach will include, but are not limited to:

• Coaching and managing school squads and teams

• Supporting PE and Games lessons alongside the PE department

• Coaching specialised topic areas

• Supporting after-school and weekend fixtures

• Contributing to the wider games curriculum across primary and secondary

• Coaching additional sports as needed

As part of our commitment to staff s personal and professional growth, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will:

• Be a fully qualified and experienced coach with a relevant specialist coaching qualification

• Have experience coaching one or more sports

• Have a high level of technical knowledge within their sport

• Be committed to personal professional development, with recent training relevant to this role

• Be able to use and promote a range of coaching strategies and create a stimulating, safe learning environment by establishing high expectations and implementing effective organisation and management

• Be able to inspire all pupils, from elite performers to beginners

• Be committed to holistic development and team collaboration

• Be committed to collaborating with other staff members and building strong relationships

• Be committed to safeguarding, child protection and the wider pastoral care of students

• Be able to contribute to wider school life through extracurricular activities and school community events
  

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working in a British school, preferably in the UAE

Qualities of a team player

Passionate about learning and teaching

A commitment to providing exciting and purposeful learning opportunities for all children

The drive and enthusiasm to inspire, nurture and empower students and colleagues.

Qualification and Experience Required:

In accordance with UAE regulations, applicants must have any of the following set of qualifications:

Proficient Level of English

Bachelor s degree in Education or a bachelor s degree with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with QTS or equivalent

At least 3 years of teaching experience

A track record of excellent learning and teaching, and the ability to create a nurturing and safe learning environment