The position

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES,T) is a mission-driven education organization committed to academic excellence, pluralism, teacher development, and enabling every student to achieve their highest potential. We serve a diverse population of students and staff across multiple campuses and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment.

The Aga Khan Education Services in Tanzania operates three schools, offering education from nursery to secondary levels. Our schools are committed to providing quality education that develops a broad set of personal, social, and intellectual skills, with a strong emphasis on independent inquiry and critical thinking.

The roots of Aga Khan schools in Tanzania trace back to the 19th century, beginning with a girls’ school established in Zanzibar in 1905 by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III. Today, AKES,T continues this legacy by implementing educational programs that equip students with essential life skills and a strong intellectual foundation, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced world.

Role Overview

AKES,T is seeking a dynamic and experienced Athletic Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the school’s sports and physical education programme across Nursery, Primary, and Secondary levels. The role promotes student wellbeing, inclusion, participation, and excellence in sport, in alignment with the school’s vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and implement a comprehensive, inclusive sports and physical education programme across all sections of the school.
• Manage and support sports staff to ensure high-quality PE and co-curricular provision.
• Oversee curriculum development and progression in physical education.
• Coordinate internal and external fixtures, competitions, sports days, and events.
• Build partnerships with schools, sports organisations, TISA, and local clubs.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students regarding sports activities and expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate programme quality, participation, and student achievement, report to the Head of School.
• Ensure health, safety, safeguarding, and discipline standards are upheld.
• Manage sports facilities, equipment, budgets, and departmental resources.
• Maintain records, lead departmental planning, and contribute to whole-school priorities.
• Teach a designated PE/sports timetable to remain actively engaged in learning and student development.

The requirements

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field (postgraduate qualification desirable).
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant coaching qualifications (desirable).

Experience and Skills

• 3- 4 years working experience leading or coordinating sports programmes in a school or similar setting.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and people-management skills.
• Experience organising fixtures, competitions, and sports events.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding requirements in school sport.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred sport and physical education.

AKES,T offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to lead a high-impact sports program that supports holistic student development.

• Lead, develop, and implement a comprehensive, inclusive sports and physical education programme across all sections of the school.
• Manage and support sports staff to ensure high-quality PE and co-curricular provision.
• Oversee curriculum development and progression in physical education.
• Coordinate internal and external fixtures, competitions, sports days, and events.
• Build partnerships with schools, sports organisations, TISA, and local clubs.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students regarding sports activities and expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate programme quality, participation, and student achievement, report to the Head of School.
• Ensure health, safety, safeguarding, and discipline standards are upheld.
• Manage sports facilities, equipment, budgets, and departmental resources.
• Maintain records, lead departmental planning, and contribute to whole-school priorities.
• Teach a designated PE/sports timetable to remain actively engaged in learning and student development.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and people-management skills.
• Experience organising fixtures, competitions, and sports events.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding requirements in school sport.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred sport and physical education.

• Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field (postgraduate qualification desirable).
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant coaching qualifications (desirable).