Location: High Wycombe
Overview
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, organised, motivated and enthusiastic part time Hockey Coach to help lead the delivery of our Senior hockey programme throughout the Autumn and Spring terms.
Salary: £30 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time Term time only
Monday 1630-1830
Tuesday 1600-1800
Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025
About us
Pipers Corner is a Girls’ School Association Independent School for girls aged 4-18. Set in 96 acres of beautiful Chiltern countryside, the school is four miles north of High Wycombe and two miles from Great Missenden. In its most recent ISI inspection (March 2023) the school was graded as “excellent” in all categories.
About the role
Our focus for the programme is to ensure the students get high-quality exposure to coaching. This is to include technical development, maintaining match fitness, and tactical awareness. A competitive desire to be the best is of course important to the success of the School, however the students development and enjoyment are of paramount importance here at Pipers.
As a coach we would expect you to have a detailed knowledge of the game, a good standard of playing experience and the confidence to lead hockey coaching sessions across Years 7-13. The role requires flexibility, good humour and a commitment to work hard as part of a strong team. Most of all, you will need to be able to demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter. The Hockey Coach may also be required to assist at hockey tournaments throughout the season, subject to availability. The successful candidate would work with the Director of Sport, and other departmental members. The Director of Sport and her colleagues will provide full support to the successful candidate.
Further information regarding the role are available from the recruitment booklet in the vacancy section on our website
About you
A coaching qualification is desirable, but must have experience of coaching, playing and umpiring
1. Preferably a high level of personal proficiency and experience in coaching hockey
2. Have good organisational, time keeping and planning skills
3. Plenty of enthusiasm and the ability to motivate students
4. Extensive knowledge of your subject area
5. Be flexible and self-motivated with a dedication to student achievement and quality
6. Good written and verbal communication skills
7. Proactive and the ability to ‘think on your feet’
8. Clean driving licence and potential to drive the school mini bus/car
9. Friendly and able to fit into a team