Holy Cross Prep School: Hockey Coach

Fixed term contract  - 2 terms (Autumn 25 and Spring 26)

Part time, 1.30pm to 5pm – Monday to Thursday (14 hours per week)

£318 per week including holiday pay - (£39,625 FTE) 

Apply by 9am on Monday 1st September

We are seeking a passionate and skilled hockey specialist to join our PE department. The successful candidate will inspire pupils through expert hockey coaching and play an active role in the broader PE and games programme. They will have experience in delivering high-quality, engaging sessions that foster skill development and a love for sport.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES OF JOB: 

·         Strive to be an excellent practitioner and lead by example.

·         Plan and lead engaging coaching sessions ensuring that all activities meet the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessment.

·         Have a sound knowledge of subject.

·         Ensure good progression and continuity of hockey skills throughout the School.

·         Contribute to the coaching of other sports as required.

·         Keep up to date with new subject initiatives.

·         Assist in the organisation of departmental sporting events and matches.

·         Assist in delivering PE lessons across the school, appropriate to the needs of the child.

·         Be involved in school fixtures as a coach and/or referee at home and away venues.

·         Ensure equal access to the subject area for all pupils.

·         Encourage and promote fair play and sporting conduct at all times.

·         Promote enthusiasm for PE amongst the pupils

·         Maintain good order and discipline within the classroom and throughout the school and safeguarding the pupils’ health and safety both in school and when engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.