Graduate/Undergraduate Sports Assistant (with a specialism in Rugby)

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ’s Hospital is seeking a Graduate/Undergraduate Sports Assistant for a temporary position in their Sports Department. The role involves coaching rugby and supporting various sports, along with administrative duties. Ideal candidates are motivated and may progress to further teaching roles, including PGCE training.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strength & Conditioning is advantageous.
• Prepared to work in a co-educational boarding school.
• High level of rugby coaching required.

Responsibilities

• Coach rugby and support in other sports.
• Assist with department administration.
• Promote physical activities fostering healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Motivation

Coaching

Teamwork

Education

Graduate or Undergraduate

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

Graduate/Undergraduate Sports Assistant (with a specialism in Rugby)

• West Sussex
• Christ's Hospital
• Full-time | Fixed Term | Internship | Gap Year

Christ’s Hospital seeks to appoint a graduate or undergraduate to join its Sports Department. The successful candidate will coach rugby to a high level, support in other sports, and assist with department administration.

The role involves coaching rugby and supporting sports such as football, netball, athletics, hockey, and cricket, alongside administrative duties within a busy Sports Department.

Experience in Strength & Conditioning is advantageous. Candidates should be highly motivated and prepared to work in a co-educational boarding school dedicated to providing a first-class education to children from diverse backgrounds.

This is a temporary position for one academic year starting at the end of August 2025, with potential extension through a competitive process. Successful Graduate Assistants have previously progressed to further teaching roles, including PGCE training.

The department comprises 7 staff members, nearly 30 external coaches, Graduate Sports Assistants, and full-time academic staff. The Director of Sport oversees the Activity for Life programme, promoting physical activities that foster healthy lifestyles. The Head of Sport Science manages the PE programme.

Sport is integral to the Activity for Life programme, with facilities including grass pitches, floodlit all-weather pitches, netball and tennis courts, cricket squares, a swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium, squash courts, fives courts, and a fitness suite. Future developments include padel courts, a new athletics track, and an activity trail.

To apply, visit this link and click on Quick Apply. More about the school at www.christs-hospital.org.uk.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds to reflect our diverse student body. The right to work in the UK is required.

Application deadline: 9am, Wednesday 28th May 2025. Interviews will be held on 5th and/or 6th June 2025. CVs are only accepted with a completed application form.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo DBS checks. Details at gov.uk.

NO AGENCIES

Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Address: 12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU