Hockey Performance Coach
Hockey Coach Purpose:
To coach pupils from ages 4 to 18, delivering sessions that both nurture beginners and challenge our top performing athletes to reach county and regional levels. This role requires a coach with technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with young people in a residential school community.
Hockey Coach Key Responsibilities:
Coaching & Player Development
* Deliver engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions for pupils aged 418.
* Provide advanced technical, tactical and physical development for players on Performance Pathways.
* Analyse performance and give effective, constructive feedback to individuals and squads.
* Foster a love of hockey among all pupils, regardless of experience or ability.
Programme Leadership
* Support the strategic development of hockey across the Prep and Senior School.
* Take a lead in school fixtures, hosting tournaments, festivals and holiday camps.
* Liaise with national governing bodies, local clubs and representative programmes to support player progression.
Pastoral & Boarding School Contribution
* Uphold the schools values and ensure pupils welfare is prioritised at all times.
* Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
* Participate in whole-school duties, events and commitments typical of an independent boarding environment.
* Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience, sportsmanship and personal excellence.
Administration & Operations (Alongside the Director of Hockey)
* Manage training schedules, team selections and match preparations.
* Maintain equipment and ensure safe, well-organised training environments.
* Contribute to marketing, communications and social-media content related to hockey and sport.
* Keep accurate records for player development, attendance and fixtures.
Person Specification for a Hockey Coach:
Essential
* Significant hockey coaching experience, ideally within school, academy or club environments.
* Ability to coach across all ages (418) with enthusiasm and adaptability.
* Experience developing high-performance pathways or elite athletes.
* Strong organisational skills and an excellent communicator.
* Willingness to contribute fully to after-school and weekend sport.
* A passion for education and a genuine interest in working with young people.
Desirable
* National governing body coaching qualifications (e.g., UK Coaching / England Hockey qualifications).
* Experience playing or coaching indoor hockey
* Experience in a boarding school or holistic educational setting.
* Ability to contribute to another sport or co-curricular area.
* First Aid qualification.
* Able and willing to drive a minibus.
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These duties are not exhaustive and may be added to as reasonably requested by the Head.
Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date so early applications are recommended.
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