Sports Coach Graduates 2026/27 – Football, Hockey, Netball & Rugby

Millfield School; Street; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the UK seeks Sports Coach Graduates for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The successful candidates will design and deliver sports programmes, contribute to the boarding programme, and participate in a formal personal development programme. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Sports Science or Coaching, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to engagement in school life. The role offers competitive salary with accommodations available.

Benefits

Full board and lodgings

Formal personal development programme

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or due to graduate in July 2026.
• Good standard of participation in sport and coaching qualifications preferred.
• Confidence and willingness to engage in school life.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver programmes including planning and coaching.
• Contribute to boarding programme if living in Millfield accommodation.
• Work 39 hours per week with evening duties as required.
• Assist in the maintenance of sporting facilities.
• Participate in formal personal development programme.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Sports Participation

Education

Degree in Sports Science or Sports Coaching

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to employ Sports Coach Graduates for the 2026-2027 Academic Year to contribute to our sports, physical education and boarding programs. We are looking for individuals with experience as a player or early-career coach in football, hockey, netball and rugby specifically. A graduate placement year in the sports department of Millfield School (senior) will provide an unrivalled opportunity to develop your skills in one of the UK’s leading Independent Schools for boys and girls, aged 13‑18 years.

About Millfield School

Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (Year 9 to U6) and a further 450 students at the neighbouring Prep School. Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic‑sized swimming pool, state‑of‑the‑art hockey/rugby/football pitches, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf, cricket, an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi‑tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high‑quality boarding accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of the design and delivery of a programme including planning, coaching, and contributing to the support services (athletic development, analysis, nutrition) of our talented student athletes.
• Contribute to our boarding programme if living in Millfield accommodation.
• Work 39 hours per week, with an average of 6 hours per week on evening duties in the boarding programme and one weekend in three.
• Assist with maintenance and development of sporting facilities (if required).
• Participate in the school’s formal personal development programme overseen by the Deputy Director of Sport and many expert staff.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated from a Sports Science, Sports Coaching, or similar degree, or be due to graduate in July 2026.
• Regular participation in your sport to a good standard and ideally hold coaching qualifications in relevant activities.
• Confidence, reliability, good interpersonal skills and a willingness to be involved in all areas of school life.

Salary and Benefits

• Full academic year salary inclusive of holiday pay:
• If living in Millfield accommodation: £14,705.76 per annum plus full board and lodgings (value £3,341.10 per annum).
• If not living in Millfield accommodation: £18,538.81 per annum.
• Formal personal development programme valued at more than £2,500.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 1st February 2026.

Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We celebrate diversity and support our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing Note

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.