Director of Sport – Whole School

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  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Job DescriptionGEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail is seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Sport from August 2026.The Director of Sport provides strategic leadership for the school’s sporting provision, delivering a high-performance programme that promotes excellence, participation and wellbeing. The role focuses on developing elite athlete pathways, overseeing competitive and recreational sport, and positioning the school as a leading sporting institution locally and internationally.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and implementation of the whole-school sport strategy.
Promote a culture of excellence, participation and wellbeing across all year groups.
Develop elite athlete pathways in Tennis, Swimming and Football.
Manage sports scholarships, including recruitment and performance monitoring.
Oversee all competitive squads, fixtures and competitions (Year 3–Year 13).
Ensure compliance with DASSA, DSG and BSME regulations.
Provide a broad and inclusive recreational sports and ECA programme.
Lead the organisation of national and international sports tours and events.
Build and manage partnerships with external academies and providers.
Oversee sports facilities, resources, budgets and equipment.
Track participation and performance data to support athlete development.
Develop student leadership opportunities within sport.
Lead and support the PE and coaching staff teamSkills
  • Proven leadership experience in a school or high-performance sports environment.
Strong knowledge of athlete development pathways and sports programme design.
Experience managing large-scale sports provision and external partnerships.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to inspire both participation and elite performance.
Relevant degree in Sport Science, Physical Education or a related field.
Coaching qualifications and further leadership training desirable.GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

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