Hockey Performance Manager - Boys

Hurstpierpoint College Ltd; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurstpierpoint College Ltd invites applications for an exceptional Boys Hockey Performance Manager to lead and develop a sector-leading programme across Prep and Senior Schools. You will design long-term pathways, deliver high-quality coaching, and collaborate with the wider sport team to align performance with the College's ethos and standards.

You will oversee staffing, timetables, fixtures and tours, while using data and performance analysis to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and delivering structured hockey programmes within a school, club, academy or performance environment.
• Strong organisational, administrative and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Boys Hockey programme and develop a whole-school player development pathway.
• Coordinate staffing, timetables, fixtures, transport and tours.
• Plan and review annual development plans and progress against targets.
• Collaborate with other sports teams and Admissions to support recruitment and engagement.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and compliance in all activities.
• Represent the sport programme with professionalism at external events.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic planning

Staff management

Communication

Education

England Hockey Level 2 qualification

Sport-related degree

Job description

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Boys Hockey Performance Manager to join our Sport team, leading and further developing a sector-leading boys' hockey programme. The primary responsibility of this role is the strategic leadership and delivery of boys' hockey across the Prep and Senior Schools. You will design, implement and review a long-term development pathway that supports mass participation, performance progression and high-level achievement, while delivering high-quality coaching within the programme, including senior performance squads. Alongside this, you will coordinate staffing, training timetables, fixtures, transport, tours and links with county, academy, regional and national pathways. The role reports to the Head of Hockey (Whole College) and works closely with the Girls Hockey Performance Manager, the Assistant Director(s) of Sport and the Director of Sport, as well as the Strength & Conditioning and Medical teams, Admissions and the wider Sport Team., Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of the Boys Hockey strategic plan.
• Create and maintain a clear whole-school player development pathway from Junior Prep to Sixth Form, aligned with College expectations and national best practice.
• Drive standards of coaching, performance and player development across all age groups.
• Support the Head of Hockey in delivering a unified whole-College hockey vision, collaborating closely with the Girls Hockey Performance Manager to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Liaise with the Director of Sport regarding fixture planning, performance strategy and programme review.
• Monitor programme outcomes and produce annual reviews and development plans.

Coaching and Player Development

• Lead coaching within senior performance squads and selected age-group teams.
• Develop technically proficient, tactically aware and physically prepared hockey players.
• Establish a progressive coaching curriculum aligned to long-term athlete development principles.
• Support the identification, development and retention of talented players, including through county, academy, regional and national pathways.
• Work closely with the Strength & Conditioning and Medical teams to support holistic athlete development.
• Use performance analysis and data to inform coaching practice and player progression.
• Promote a culture of enjoyment, ambition, resilience and continuous improvement.

Programme Management

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Boys Hockey Programme and produce annual and termly hockey development plans.
• Design, publish and oversee structured weekly training timetables.
• Coordinate staffing, coaching allocations and coaching staff deployment.
• Manage fixture preparation, squad selection and matchday operations.
• Oversee transport, logistics and operational planning for training, fixtures and events.
• Organise domestic and international hockey tours in conjunction with the Director of Sport.
• Ensure effective communication with players, parents and staff.

Recruitment and External Partnerships

• Support pupil recruitment through scholarship assessments, open events and close liaison with Admissions and senior staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local clubs, academies, county organisations and England Hockey pathway providers.
• Promote Boys Hockey through marketing, outreach, social media and community engagement initiatives.
• Represent Hurst Hockey professionally at external events and competitions.

Safeguarding, Welfare and Compliance

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils, upholding high standards of behaviour, care and professionalism at all times.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Ensure all coaching activities meet safeguarding, health and safety and risk management requirements.
• Work closely with pastoral, medical and welfare teams to support pupil wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, performance and progression.

Wider College Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a visible, professional presence throughout mid-week and Saturday sports provision in all three terms.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with pupils, parents, staff and external stakeholders.
• Support Saturday sport provision and whole-school sporting events, acting as a visible ambassador for Hurst Sport.
• Attend CPD, departmental meetings, INSET and whole-College training as required.
• Contribute positively to the wider life and culture of the College.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the post.

• Full-time, term time plus additional days as required for tours, pre-season, recruitment events, fixtures and hockey programme development.
• Full commitment to the College's mid-week and Saturday sports programme across all three academic terms (Michaelmas, Lent and Summer), including training, fixtures and competitions.
• Pre-season training and preparation, and involvement in hockey tours, festivals and showcase events.
• Occasional evening and holiday commitments associated with the role.
• Proven experience leading and delivering structured hockey programmes within a school, club, academy or performance environment.
• Coaching experience across school-age pathways, including high-performing young athletes.
• England Hockey Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience), or demonstrable expertise.
• Experience planning and delivering long-term athlete development programmes, and managing teams, fixtures and programme logistics.
• Excellent technical and tactical understanding of hockey.
• Strong organisational, administrative, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop young athletes of all abilities.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• A collaborative team player and a professional, positive role model.
• A passion for developing young people through sport, and commitment to the values and ethos of Hurstpierpoint College.

Desirable

• Experience playing hockey at National League, representative, elite or international level.
• Experience working within an independent or performance-focused school environment.
• Experience within England Hockey Talent Academy, County or Regional pathway environments.
• A sport-related degree, postgraduate or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strength and Conditioning, performance analysis or athlete monitoring experience.
• Experience organising sports tours and