Athletics and Trips Director - Dubai UAE - August 2026
- Country:
- UAE - Dubai
- Region:
- School - Middle East
- Curriculum:
- IB- Diploma, USA, USA - Advanced Placement
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11), Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 17 August 2026
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
WHOLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS AND TRIPS DIRECTOR REQUIRED IN DUBAI - AUGUST 2026
Middle School US / High School US/IB
Salary and Benefits
Tax Free Monthly Salary AED12641-13791
Accommodation: Free Furnished Single Apartment with Subsidized Utilities
Flights: Free annual
Medical Insurance: Free
Tuition: Free and Subsidized
End of Contract: Gratuity on Contract Completion
A newer, developing school means an exciting new adventure in a learning environment that reflects innovation, collaborative planning, technological superiority and on-going professional development. A motivated mix of international students eager to learn in new modern enviable facilities in one of the most vibrant expatriate cities in the world is surely enough encouragement to tempt you to apply with unabated enthusiasm.
To reflect the curriculum of choice applicants must have a background of a US curriculum and ideally supplemented by the IB diploma if you are applying for high school positions. Your bachelor degree and teaching credentials should match the subject that you are teaching and then three years post qualifying experience is a necessary prerequisite. In addition to these basic requirements the school will look for those attributes that will reflect an ability to bridge the gap between domestic and international teaching, being able to culturally connect with an international community of students whose first language is not always English. Extra-curricular contributions and a willingness to actively engage in the wider school community are always traits that an international school seek.
The primary responsibilities of the director are to lead staff in the development and implementation of school athletics & trips. As an administrative leader of coaches and advisors,
the director will challenge the staff to improve co-curricular opportunities and desired outcomes for students.
Athletics:
● Oversee the Athletic program for students in grades 3-12
● Monitor strict observances of equality of opportunity in boys’ and girl’s athletics bykeeping informed of legal requirements and consulting with staff regarding compliance
with the law.
● Supervise athletic staff including shared responsibility for hiring, disciplining or firingdecisions, and full responsibility for training, mentoring, and evaluating coaches and
athletics staff.
● Supervise the control, issuance and maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities.
● Prepare press releases and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and insure the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events.
● Prepares a master calendar that includes conference and non-conferencegames/events.
● Develop and manage department, team, and special events budgets; order equipment; and ensure departmental compliance with all cash handling and management policies.
● Reviews and approves requisitions drawn against the athletic budget.
● Represent the school at all conference athletic meetings.
● Coordinates gym use for practices and games and give final clearance for the use of the gyms or the athletic fields.
● Serves as liaison between coaches and custodial staff for the cleaning and maintenanceof athletic facilities and area.
● Contracts and makes payment arrangements for officials to work athletic events.
● Secures game workers for athletic contests, ticket takers, announcers, clock operators, score keepers, line judges, etc.
● Organizes set up and tear down of athletic facilities for events.
● Attends and supervises activities/athletic events.
● Complete an evaluation of and conferences with all coaches within three weeks after the conclusion of their sport season.
School Trips
● Ensure that trips are planned according to school policy
● Manage bookings with travel agents and venues, and arrange transport
● Send out communication to parents as directed by trip leaders, and respond to queries
● Track and collate parental payments and replies, and follow up as necessary
● Collate and distribute medical and dietary information as appropriate
● Liaise with finance staff regarding payment of suppliers
● Monitor income and expenditure to ensure each trip remains within budget
● Review risk assessments to ensure they are fit for purpose
● Produce visit packs for relevant staff
● Keep relevant staff informed of trip details
● Keep up to date with school trip best practice and legislation to ensure health and safety and safeguarding requirements are met
● Update generic risk assessments to ensure they reflect current policy
● Evaluate trips and suggest improvements for the future
● Maintain computerised and paper systems in an orderly way with structured filing systems
Middle School US / High School US/IB
Salary and Benefits
Tax Free Monthly Salary AED12641-13791
Accommodation: Free Furnished Single Apartment with Subsidized Utilities
Flights: Free annual
Medical Insurance: Free
Tuition: Free and Subsidized
End of Contract: Gratuity on Contract Completion
A newer, developing school means an exciting new adventure in a learning environment that reflects innovation, collaborative planning, technological superiority and on-going professional development. A motivated mix of international students eager to learn in new modern enviable facilities in one of the most vibrant expatriate cities in the world is surely enough encouragement to tempt you to apply with unabated enthusiasm.
To reflect the curriculum of choice applicants must have a background of a US curriculum and ideally supplemented by the IB diploma if you are applying for high school positions. Your bachelor degree and teaching credentials should match the subject that you are teaching and then three years post qualifying experience is a necessary prerequisite. In addition to these basic requirements the school will look for those attributes that will reflect an ability to bridge the gap between domestic and international teaching, being able to culturally connect with an international community of students whose first language is not always English. Extra-curricular contributions and a willingness to actively engage in the wider school community are always traits that an international school seek.
The primary responsibilities of the director are to lead staff in the development and implementation of school athletics & trips. As an administrative leader of coaches and advisors,
the director will challenge the staff to improve co-curricular opportunities and desired outcomes for students.
Athletics:
● Oversee the Athletic program for students in grades 3-12
● Monitor strict observances of equality of opportunity in boys’ and girl’s athletics bykeeping informed of legal requirements and consulting with staff regarding compliance
with the law.
● Supervise athletic staff including shared responsibility for hiring, disciplining or firingdecisions, and full responsibility for training, mentoring, and evaluating coaches and
athletics staff.
● Supervise the control, issuance and maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities.
● Prepare press releases and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and insure the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events.
● Prepares a master calendar that includes conference and non-conferencegames/events.
● Develop and manage department, team, and special events budgets; order equipment; and ensure departmental compliance with all cash handling and management policies.
● Reviews and approves requisitions drawn against the athletic budget.
● Represent the school at all conference athletic meetings.
● Coordinates gym use for practices and games and give final clearance for the use of the gyms or the athletic fields.
● Serves as liaison between coaches and custodial staff for the cleaning and maintenanceof athletic facilities and area.
● Contracts and makes payment arrangements for officials to work athletic events.
● Secures game workers for athletic contests, ticket takers, announcers, clock operators, score keepers, line judges, etc.
● Organizes set up and tear down of athletic facilities for events.
● Attends and supervises activities/athletic events.
● Complete an evaluation of and conferences with all coaches within three weeks after the conclusion of their sport season.
School Trips
● Ensure that trips are planned according to school policy
● Manage bookings with travel agents and venues, and arrange transport
● Send out communication to parents as directed by trip leaders, and respond to queries
● Track and collate parental payments and replies, and follow up as necessary
● Collate and distribute medical and dietary information as appropriate
● Liaise with finance staff regarding payment of suppliers
● Monitor income and expenditure to ensure each trip remains within budget
● Review risk assessments to ensure they are fit for purpose
● Produce visit packs for relevant staff
● Keep relevant staff informed of trip details
● Keep up to date with school trip best practice and legislation to ensure health and safety and safeguarding requirements are met
● Update generic risk assessments to ensure they reflect current policy
● Evaluate trips and suggest improvements for the future
● Maintain computerised and paper systems in an orderly way with structured filing systems
- Number Of Students:
- 830 / capacity 1100
- Student Make Up:
- international mix
- Regional Info:
- Dubai is one of the United Arab Emirates, and is probably the most famous. Dubai is a very westernised and welcoming country that is full of expatriates from all over the world. Seen as the tourism gateway to the Middle East you will find everything from indoor ski slopes to warm beaches to the tallest building in the world within its borders. Dubai packs well above its weight - why not find out why?
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Housing:
- 1 bedroom apartment
- Benefits:
- Flights -yearly, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance
- Suited To:
- Activity - swimming beaches, Activity-typical land sporting types, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - warmer, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Suburban, Unmarried partners - suitable, Westernised - moderately
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60