Football Lead Coach – Fortes Schools, Dubai - August 2025 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 Role: Football Lead Coach

We are seeking a highly experienced and ambitious Football Lead Coach with a proven track record in developing performance-level players. The successful candidate will take ownership of our football pathway across both schools—leading competitive squads, building structured progression from grassroots to elite level, and ensuring high standards in training, fixtures, and tournaments.

This is a performance-oriented role. You will work closely with the Director of Sport and Head of PE to align football with our broader vision for competitive school sport, talent identification, and long-term player development.

Key Qualities And Requirements

UEFA B Licence (or nationally recognised equivalent)

Demonstrated experience coaching within football academies, schools, or high-performance club environments

Competitive background as a player or coach at a high level

Proven ability to lead performance-focused training programmes and develop elite squads

Technical expertise in session planning, tactical development, and individual player analysis

Confident working in partnership with sports leadership to implement a strategic and measurable football vision

Professional Responsibilities – Football Lead Coach

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

Lead and support curriculum football in collaboration with PE staff, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and progression

Select and manage school football squads for competitive fixtures across local, national, and international levels including DASSA, BSME, and the World School Games

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

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

Engage in ongoing professional development to remain up to date with football coaching methodologies, sports science, and safeguarding practices

Support the operational and administrative needs of the football programme, including squad organisation, fixture logistics, and overseas tour planning

Lead the marketing and promotion of football across Fortes schools, showcasing student success and driving visibility through social media and school platforms

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

This is a pivotal appointment for our sports programme. The successful candidate will play a central role in building a high-performance football culture founded on excellence, development, and ambition across Fortes schools.