Head of Girls Games

FaderPro, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Loretto School is seeking a Head of Girls Games to lead the development of girls' sports teams. The ideal candidate will have significant coaching experience in Hockey and Lacrosse, responsible for training, creating session plans, and cultivating a vibrant sports culture within the school community. Accommodation may be available, and the role starts in September 2025 or January 2026.

Benefits

Possible accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching Hockey and/or Lacrosse.
• Experience of playing or coaching to a high standard is vital.
• Ability to create session plans for sports teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare girls teams across all sports for matches.
• Lead technical coach for Hockey or Lacrosse in the spring term.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sport and other Heads of Sports.

Skills

Coaching

Team Management

Leadership

Education

Coaching Qualifications

Job description

Loretto School seeks a Head of Girls Games for September 2025 or January 2026: Term-time 34 weeks plus summer camps. The school have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a team as the Head of Girls Games. The right candidate will enjoy working in an exciting but challenging environment and form an integral part of the School community. The post holder will be working with the Director of Sport and other Heads of Sports and will be responsible for preparing girls teams across all sports for matches.

The ideal candidate will be a role model and figurehead for girls’ sport within Loretto. Ideally the successful candidate will be the lead technical coach in the spring term for Hockey or Lacrosse. They will create session plans for games groups and for sending this to academic and sports staff in advance of the session. Experience of playing or coaching Hockey and/or Lacrosse to a high standard is vital, along with relevant coaching and umpiring qualifications.

There is a possibility that accommodation might be available with this role.

Next Steps

Closing Date: 7^th July 2025 at 11:59 (GMT).

It is anticipated that first interviews will be held soon after.

If you have any questions about the application process please contact [e-mail]

For more information and/or a route to application download the JD below