Job Details
Posting Date
04/Jul/2026 Expiry Date 04/Sep/2026 Job Reference Number: 2675-2026-07-04T18:44:30
Sports Coach
CATEGORY Non Faculty Vacancies
College Departments
Department Deanship of Student Affairs (Men)
Job Purpose

The Sports Coach — Swimming Coach — is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering a wide range of sports and fitness programs aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle for students, faculty members, and staff. The role includes training university teams for competitions, organizing sports events, ensuring a safe environment within the sports complex and university swimming pools, providing health and technical guidance, and collaborating with other departments to support the overall well-being of the university community.​

Main accountabilities & expectations

1. Sports and Aquatic Training :

  • Design and lead sports training sessions for students, including swimming training.
  • Assess students' skill levels and provide technical guidance on swimming styles (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).
  • Develop specialized training programs in fitness and aquatic skills.
  • Monitor students' progress and provide appropriate feedback.

2. Public Safety and Lifesaving:

  • Maintain vigilant supervision of the swimming pool during classes or training sessions.
  • Ensure the availability and functionality of rescue and safety equipment.
  • Perform immediate rescue interventions when necessary and provide first aid and CPR.
  • Adhere to safety procedures within the sports complex and university swimming pools.

3. Educational Support:

  • Contribute to delivering practical training sessions related to safety and lifesaving within the pool and sports complex, in coordination with relevant academic and administrative units.
  • Provide health and wellness guidance to students on fitness, proper nutrition, and injury prevention.

4. Events and Competitions Management:

  • Organize and supervise sports events and competitions on and off campus.
  • Assist in organizing swimming championships and aquatic events.
  • Train and prepare the university team for participation in sports competitions.

5. Institutional Collaboration and Reporting:

  • ​Coordinate with internal departments and external entities to organize sports activities.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and statistics related to sports programs.
  • Perform any other job-related duties within the expected timeframe.

Required Skills
  • Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
  • Computer skills (MS Office).
  • Excellent physical fitness.
  • Strong understanding of swimming rules, techniques, and various sports.
  • Ability to handle stress and build student confidence.
  • Knowledge of sports science, nutrition, and injury prevention.
  • Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Professional and firm approach with individuals violating safety rules.


Desirable Requirements
  • ​​​Bachelor's degree in Sport Sciences or Physical Education (minimum requirement), with preference for candidates who have competed as local or international swimmers.
  • Certified swimming coaching licenses are issued by recognized local and international sports authorities.
  • Professional certifications in lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR, issued by accredited bodies.
  • A minimum of four years of swimming coaching experience within the United Arab Emirates, preferably in higher education institutions.
  • Demonstrated athletic and leadership achievements in swimming and related specializations.
  • Successful completion of approved practical assessments and a positive evaluation of the coach's technical and professional readiness.
  • Priority in hiring is given to UAE nationals.



Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria
Gender , Male,
Qualifications Bachelor's degree/higher diploma
Relevant Experience 4
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,