School Activity Coordinator - Events

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a School Activity Coordinator to manage and coordinate co-curricular and extracurricular activities within the Education Management sector. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Education or related fields and have at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.

This position requires strong organizational, planning, and communication skills, ensuring vibrant engagement for students. The role includes planning events, maintaining activity calendars, and collaborating with parents and school leadership, aiming for holistic student development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a school or educational environment.
• Strong organisational, planning, project coordination, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, parents, teachers, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage co-curricular and extracurricular activities across different grade levels.
• Supervise event preparation, venue set-up, logistics, materials, schedules, and ensure smooth execution of school programmes.
• Encourage student participation in clubs, competitions, community service projects, and school-wide activities.

Skills

School activity coordination

Event planning and execution

Extracurricular programme management

Student engagement

Vendor and partner coordination

Parent communication

Budgeting and procurement support

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Event Management, Public Relations, or a related field

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: School Activity Coordinator

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education Management

Function: Event Planning-Coordination

Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in a school or educational setting

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Education Management

Function: Event Planning-Coordination

Salary: 6000‑10000 (Estimated salary range; please confirm the final offer with the employer)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

School Activity Coordinator in Dubai, United Arab Emirates within the Education Management sector is a student engagement and events coordination role focused on planning extracurricular activities, school programs, competitions, field trips, and cultural events. The position is suited for an energetic and organized professional who can work with students, teachers, parents, vendors, and school leadership to create a vibrant learning environment that supports holistic student development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage co‑curricular and extracurricular activities across different grade levels
• Prepare and maintain the annual school activity calendar covering national events, sports days, cultural celebrations, academic competitions, and student programmes
• Work with teachers, department heads, school leadership, and external vendors to organize events, field trips, and student activities
• Supervise event preparation, venue set‑up, logistics, materials, schedules, and ensure smooth execution of school programmes
• Encourage student participation in clubs, competitions, community service projects, and school‑wide activities
• Ensure all activities follow school policies, health and safety standards, Ministry of Education guidelines, and UAE cultural expectations
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, event reports, photos, permissions, feedback, and activity documentation
• Communicate with parents regarding upcoming events, consent forms, schedules, and student involvement
• Support school newsletters, website updates, social media content, and PR activities by sharing event information and highlights
• Manage budgeting, procurement, vendor coordination, sponsorship support, and partnership opportunities related to student activities

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Event Management, Public Relations, or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a school or educational environment
• Strong organisational, planning, project coordination, and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, parents, teachers, and external partners
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for reports, schedules, presentations, and event documentation
• Graphic design, photography, video editing, or media content skills will be an advantage
• Knowledge of UAE school regulations, cultural sensitivities, and safety expectations will be preferred
• Able to work flexible hours when required for school events and special programmes
• Energetic, proactive, creative, and passionate about student engagement
• Able to multitask, work under pressure, and collaborate effectively with school teams

Skills Set

• School activity coordination
• Event planning and execution
• Extracurricular programme management
• Student engagement
• Annual activity calendar planning
• Vendor and partner coordination
• Parent communication
• Field trip organisation
• Budgeting and procurement support
• Event documentation
• Microsoft Office
• School PR and content support