Holy Cross Prep School: Hockey Coach

England and Great Britain Hockey; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Kingston upon Thames seeks a passionate Hockey Coach to inspire and develop student skills in hockey and PE. This part-time role involves delivering engaging coaching sessions, ensuring safety standards, and contributing to the overall sports programme at the school. Candidates should possess relevant coaching qualifications and a commitment to fostering a love for sports among pupils.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coaching hockey.
• Ability to deliver engaging sessions.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead high-quality coaching sessions.
• Assist in delivering PE lessons and coaching other sports.
• Promote fair play and enthusiasm for PE.

Skills

Hockey Coaching

Team Leadership

Child Safeguarding

Education

Relevant Coaching Qualification

Job description

Coaches

Holy Cross Prep School: Hockey Coach

Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston Upon Thames

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

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

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.

If you share our ethos, are passionate about education and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please submit a fully completed school application form to [e-mail] Further details and the application form can be found on the school website vacancies page. Contact Lindsey Banks, Deputy Bursar on 0208 942 0996 if you wish to discuss this exciting opportunity.