Kart Racing Coach

About the role

Yas Heat Racing is seeking an experienced Kart Racing Coach to develop talent across Bambino, Micro, Mini, Junior and Senior categories in IAME and ROTAX championships. Based in Abu Dhabi, you will work directly with drivers, mechanics, parents and team management to maximise performance in a high‑performance motorsport environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coach drivers during practice sessions, testing programs and race events.
• Develop racecraft, technical skills, confidence and consistency.
• Conduct track walks, driver briefings, debriefings and performance reviews.
• Analyse performance using data, onboard video, lap times and observations.
• Support race strategy, qualifying preparation and driver development plans.
• Collaborate with technical staff and mechanics to optimise kart performance.
• Foster a professional, disciplined and positive learning environment.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a kart racing coach, racing driver or driver‑development professional.
• Strong knowledge of competitive karting, especially IAME and ROTAX categories.
• Familiarity with UAE karting circuits and racing conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• UAE residency and ability to travel within the UAE preferred.

Required skills

• Data analysis

What we offer

• Freelance flexibility with the chance to impact the future of motorsport talent.
• Opportunity to work within one of the UAE’s leading motorsport programs.