Head of Hockey & Player Development

International Schools Today; St Andrews; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential duties within boarding

Competitive salary & benefits

Facilities access

Supportive team environment

Job summary

St Leonards School in Scotland is seeking a Director of Hockey to lead the hockey programme, work with the Director of Sport and coaching staff to raise standards and participation.

The role offers either resident or non-resident arrangements, with duties including preparing coaching sessions, team selection, and coordinating fixtures. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided, along with access to school facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching hockey with children or young people and developing players of different abilities.
• A relevant hockey coaching qualification, or equivalent coaching experience.
• Strong technical and tactical knowledge to plan purposeful sessions and develop a school hockey programme.
• Ability to lead and encourage colleagues, communicate clearly with pupils and parents, and work as part of a school sports team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hockey programme within the School’s wider sporting priorities, agreeing achievable development objectives with the Director of Sport.
• Develop a coherent approach to hockey across age groups, with a clear progression from introductory participation to school team performance.
• Review the programme each season, using pupil participation, player progress, team development and feedback to identify practical improvements.
• Encourage enthusiasm for hockey and create a positive team culture based on effort, respect and sportsmanship.

Skills

Coaching hockey

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

Relevant hockey coaching qualification

Job description

St Leonards School in Scotland is seeking a Director of Hockey to lead the hockey programme, work with the Director of Sport and coaching staff to raise standards and participation.

The role offers either resident or non-resident arrangements, with duties including preparing coaching sessions, team selection, and coordinating fixtures. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided, along with access to school facilities.