Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Walsall is seeking a Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist) to deliver extracurricular coaching sessions and support the PE department. The ideal candidate will have coaching experience or a high level of sports participation, good communication skills, and a commitment to student welfare. The role offers £19.32 per hour plus holiday pay, on a casual basis as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sports coaching role or playing sport to a high club level.
• Experience within a school context is desirable.
• Flexible, able to use initiative and stay calm under pressure.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills, familiarity with ICT, and ability to support learning.
• Ability to interact with colleagues and students in an appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver extracurricular coaching sessions including Games afternoons.
• Implement programmed coaching sessions with students.
• Work constructively as part of the PE team.

Skills

Experience in sports coaching

High club level sport experience

Good numeracy and literacy skills

ICT familiarity

Ability to interact appropriately

Job description

Overview

Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist)
NJC SCP 26
£19.32 per hour (plus £2.33 holiday pay)
Casual Role (as and when required)

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall is an invigorating and rewarding place to work: the students are engaged and committed to study; the staff are intelligent, friendly and forward looking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver extracurricular coaching sessions including Games afternoons and accompany fixtures under the guidance of the Head of PE.
• Implement programmed sessions with students in the activity spaces of the PE department.
• Work constructively as part of the PE team, understanding roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sports coaching role or playing sport to a high club level.
• Experience within a school context (desirable).
• Flexible, able to use initiative and stay calm under pressure.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills, familiarity with ICT, and ability to support learning.
• Ability to interact with colleagues and students in an appropriate manner.

How to apply

Applications should be made using the recruitment portal on the vacancies page of our website and should set out how your experience and expertise match the requirements of the job description and person specification. Please read the information pack, which is also available on the job listing.

Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025
Interviews: W/C 17th November 2025

Safeguarding

Queen Mary’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.