Sports Coach (with swimming) (for August 2025)

Star International School Mirdif, is a rapidly growing British curriculum school in Dubai. We are an ambitious school that aspires to be the very best version of ourselves, and for those who join us, we would help them do the same. We seek individuals who want to make a difference in the world, seeing themselves as lifelong learners, committed to putting children at the heart of everything they do. We want educators who align closely with our vision, mission and values. If you feel you can champion these, then please apply to join the Star Mirdif family for August 2025.

·       Vision: To grow the future leaders and global citizens of tomorrow, who will Go Beyond and change our world for the better.

·       Mission: Through amazing learning opportunities and personalised pathways, our educators and students Go Beyond to ensure every member of our Star Family achieves their personal best both inside and beyond the classroom

·       Values: Self-belief, teamwork, adventure, respect

Star International School Mirdif is a community school that is rooted in kindness and amazing learning. We offer our pupils:

·       Centre of research informed T&L

·       EdTech best practice with AI powered T&L

·       Awe & Wonder offering beyond the National curriculum

·       STEAM+ curriculum focusing on global and cosmic problems

·       Safe with incredible learning behaviours

·       EYFS-Post-16 (GCSE/A-Level/BTEC) British curriculum school in the heart of Mirdif Dubai

ISP Principles

·      Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

·      Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

·      Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

·      Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

The role – Job description

Core purposes:

Working within the PE department to enable attendance at sporting events both before and after the school day, and on weekends. Assisting with, and enhancing, the PE offering through coaching, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to excellence. Acting as a role model for the students to aspire to. 

Key accountabilities:

·      To work cooperatively with the Head of PE and the rest of the PE department in order to operate well-structured PE programmes 

·      To provide a high-quality coaching programme for all teams especially swimming

·      To carry out specific duties designated by the Head of PE

·      To maintain and recommend equipment and supplies needed for the implementation of the sports programmes

·      To foster among the players a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, personal pride, and pride for their school and community

·      To deliver curriculum lessons in swimming and assist with the delivery of other lessons within the curriculum

·      To commit to all swimming fixtures and assist at other fixtures if needed

·      To be responsible for the welfare, health and safety of all children in his/her care, reporting any concerns or breaches of guidelines or behaviour to the appropriate person

·      Record keeping for maintenance and safety checks

·      Work in other curriculum areas to support pupils’ learning

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Education: Relevant qualification: minimum of a Bed./ BA/ BSc with a school swimming coach qualification. First aid & lifeguard qualified

Experience: Min of 2 years of experience as a swimming coach in a British school either internationally or in the UK, or in a training institute teaching children of all ages 

How to apply: Please apply by including:

• A CV no more than 2 pages long that gives employment dates and current and previous employer references.
• A letter of application addressed to the principal no more than a single page outlining why you are an excellent candidate for the role

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

Star International school and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of age, disability status, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.