Hockey Coach

The post offered is Hockey Coach at the Senior School. To lead groups of boys and girls for hockey training in games and lessons, and at after-school enrichment. The position will be term-time only and will be on Monday-Friday from 2-5 pm. The successful applicant will be passionate about hockey and ideally possess a hockey coach and first aid qualification (training for suitable applicants may be provided). Be flexible and able to commit to working weekends and after-school hours. Duties include coaching weekdays after school between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm and Saturday mornings (8-11 am). The appointed person will work under the guidance of the Director of Sport & Development We are looking for a team player who can bring energy, enthusiasm, and cutting-edge coaching skills to inspire pupils to achieve their best. You should be flexible, ambitious, and able to communicate diplomatically, while remaining focused on the needs of individual participants. Responsibilities

• To take a lead coaching role with designated age groups at training and competitions.
• To fulfil the requirements as directed by the Director of Sport & Development (technical, tactical, physical and psychological)
Duties
• To work hours agreed upon appointment
• Uphold the safety requirements of the Hockey program.
• Display the utmost duty of care to all pupils.
• Ensure that the training programme is adhered to.
• Keep all training and attendance records up to date on the school system.
• Communication and liaison with the Director of Sport & Development and other coaches.
• Support pupils to balance their academic and sporting activities.
• Communication and liaison with parents.
In addition to the Hockey duties you will also be expected to:
• Support and contribute to the friendly and supportive ethos of the School, in relation to all School staff, users and visitors.
• Maintain the highest professional standards.
• Participate in appraisal and staff development.
• Carry out any other duty commensurate with the post as may be reasonably required by the line manager.
• To be familiar with the School and Sports Department handbooks and support all the School's policies.
• To establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associated staff.
• To strive for personal and professional development through active involvement in the School's Individual Performance Management procedures.