Basketball Lead Coach – Fortes Schools, Dubai (Performance-Oriented Role)

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking an experienced Basketball Lead Coach to develop their basketball programme. The role involves designing a high-performance pathway for players and ensuring they are prepared for competitive leagues and tournaments. Ideal candidates will have a strong coaching background and proven success in building high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a competitive player or coach at elite or national level.
• A track record of building high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success preparing squads for leagues and tournaments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of the basketball programme across Fortes Schools.
• Design and deliver a high-performance pathway.
• Ensure players are prepared to represent the school at high levels.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Team building

Performance analysis

Session planning

Education

FIBA‑endorsed Level 2 Basketball Coaching Certificate

Job description

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 Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Basketball Lead Coach to drive the development of our basketball programme across Fortes Schools. This is a performance‑focused role with a strong emphasis on preparing elite squads for local, national, and international competitions.

Working closely with the Director of Sport and Head of PE, the Basketball Lead Coach will design, deliver, and continuously enhance a high‑performance pathway from primary through to Sixth Form. Your role will ensure that players are technically and tactically prepared to represent the school at the highest levels.

Key Qualities and Requirements

• 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