New Vacancies at Aga Khan Education Service May 2026, 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.
Position:
1: Gym Instructor
Role Overview
AKES, T is seeking a motivated and qualified Gym Instructor to promote physical fitness, wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles among students. The role focuses on delivering safe, inclusive, and engaging fitness program while ensuring effective management of gym facilities and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver structured fitness program aligned with school requirements and student needs.
- Instruct and supervise students in exercises and physical activities, ensuring correct techniques and safe practice.
- Support students in setting, monitoring, and achieving personal fitness goals.
- Assess student performance and progress, providing constructive feedback.
- Promote healthy living and wellbeing across the school community.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive fitness environment for students of all abilities.
- Supervise gym use, conduct inductions, and support students and staff using the fitness suite.
- Maintain and monitor gym equipment and facilities, ensuring safety and upkeep.
- Support school sports events, extracurricular fitness activities, and wellness initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management policies.
The requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fitness Instruction, Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
- Recognised gym/fitness instructor certification (essential).
- First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
- Gym /fitness training certificates
Experience and Skills
- 2-3 years working experience as a gym or fitness instructor, ideally in a school or youth-focused environment.
- Knowledge of safe exercise practices and student wellbeing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work inclusively with students of varying abilities and needs.
- Enthusiasm for promoting a healthy, active school culture.
2: Sports Facility Manager
Role Overview
AKES,T is seeking a proactive and highly organized Sports Facility Manager to oversee the effective operation, maintenance, safety, and optimal use of all sports facilities and equipment. The role is key to ensuring high-quality provision for training, competitions, and whole‑school sports activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, cleanliness, and security of all sports facilities, ensuring they are safe and always fit for purpose.
- Manage, store, and maintain sports equipment, ensuring safe handling and readiness for use.
- Conduct regular inspections, inventory checks, and stock‑taking, maintaining accurate records and reporting to the Athletic Director and Head of School.
- Prepare and set up facilities for training sessions, competitions, and events, including marking fields and arranging equipment and seating.
- Coordinate booking schedules to ensure efficient and fair use of sports facilities.
- Work closely with the sports department, event organisers, and external partners to support school and community sporting activities.
- Supervise facility usage, staffing rotas, and operational coverage.
- Implement and enforce health, safety, and risk management procedures.
- Support extracurricular sports activities and demonstrate flexibility in working hours to meet event demands.
- Contribute to budget planning for facility maintenance, equipment, and operational needs.
The requirements
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Sports Management, or a related field (preferred).
- Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk management practices.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Experience & Skills
- Previous experience managing sports facilities, equipment, or similar environments.
- Strong organisational, problem‑solving, and record‑keeping skills.
- Practical knowledge of facility preparation and sports equipment maintenance.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Reliable, hands‑on, and committed to high standards of safety and professionalism.
3: Athletic Director
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 positive and supportive environment where fitness and student wellbeing are valued and encouraged.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application a detailed cover letter, and CV.
Deadline: 15 May 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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