Activities Coordinator

About the role

The International School of Choueifat in Ajman is looking for an Activities Coordinator to plan, organize and implement student activities. The role works closely with the Student Life Coordinator (SLC) and the Activities Department prefects, and covers trips, events, extracurricular activities and clubs.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule trips, events and activities on the school calendar, approved by the School Director, and coordinate with the SLC and prefects
• Organize school events and coordinate the implementation of trips, events and activities with all involved parties
• Plan paid and/or unpaid extracurricular activities after school and on weekends according to students' and parents' interests
• Communicate information about trips, clubs, events and schedules to staff, students and parents, and assign deadlines and responsibilities
• Research and contact travel agencies, vendors and contractors, negotiate prices and terms, and vet external facilitators for ECAs and events
• Encourage staff to lead clubs based on their interests and expertise
• Keep paperwork, waivers and permission forms up to date, collect dues, and enter events, activities and clubs in the SLO AMPS system with attendance lists
• Print weekly class participation lists for clubs, follow up on absent students, review activities regularly and compile feedback for improvement
• Clarify rules and expectations, promote clubs and events, observe clubs and coordinate with the SLC and SLO News Management Prefects
• Support other SLO departments and perform other related tasks as delegated by School Management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or relevant experience
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field
• English proficiency; knowledge of the local language is required
• Experience in the SABIS network is preferable
• Professional behaviour, accountability, continuous learning, and good interpersonal and communication skills
• Meets employment requirements including education and certification, reference and criminal background checks