Director of Sport & School Athletics

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi invites an exceptional Director of Sport to join the founding team and shape a world-class sports programme embedded across the curriculum. You will lead strategic development, ensure broad participation while nurturing pathways for high performance, and promote a culture of excellence.

Guided by Harrow values—Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship—you will manage resources, engage staff and students, and raise standards across all year groups in a

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership of school sports.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources.
• Experience embedding sports within the curriculum and COE initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a clear vision for sport across the school.
• Lead strategic planning, development, and evaluation of the sports program.
• Embed design principles into planning and delivery of sports initiatives.
• Promote high standards of performance and participation in School sports.
• Oversee budgets, facilities, and resources for the sports department.
• Align sport with Harrow values and the school’s broader educational aims.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Curriculum development

Community building

Coaching philosophy

Sports administration

Job description

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi invites an exceptional Director of Sport to join the founding team and shape a world-class sports programme embedded across the curriculum. You will lead strategic development, ensure broad participation while nurturing pathways for high performance, and promote a culture of excellence.

Guided by Harrow values—Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship—you will manage resources, engage staff and students, and raise standards across all year groups in a