Basketball Lead Coach - Elite School Programme Architect

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortes Education in the UAE is seeking an experienced Basketball Lead Coach to drive the development of its basketball programme across Fortes Schools. This performance-focused role emphasizes preparing elite squads for local, national, and international competitions.

You will work with the Director of Sport and Head of PE to design and deliver a high-performance pathway from primary through Sixth Form, ensuring players are technically and tactically prepared to compete at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• FIBA-endorsed Level 2 Basketball Coaching Certificate or internationally recognised equivalent.
• Background as a competitive player or coach at elite or national level.
• A track record of building high-performing teams in schools, clubs, academies, or national systems.
• Demonstrated success preparing squads for school leagues and international tournaments.
• Strong session planning that develops individual skill, team cohesion, and competitive readiness.
• Expertise in positional development, offensive/defensive strategies, set plays, and performance analysis.
• Proven abili

Responsibilities

• Drive development of basketball programme across Fortes Schools.
• Prepare elite squads for local, national, and international competitions.
• Design, deliver, and enhance a high-performance pathway from primary through Sixth Form.
• Ensure players are technically and tactically prepared to represent the school at the highest levels.

Skills

FIBA Level 2 Coach

Elite level experience

High-performing teams

Session planning

Positional development

Offensive/defensive strategies

Performance analysis

Job description

Fortes Education in the UAE is seeking an experienced Basketball Lead Coach to drive the development of its basketball programme across Fortes Schools. This performance-focused role emphasizes preparing elite squads for local, national, and international competitions.

You will work with the Director of Sport and Head of PE to design and deliver a high-performance pathway from primary through Sixth Form, ensuring players are technically and tactically prepared to compete at the highest levels.