Hockey Coach

We are looking for a suitably qualified Hockey Coach to support the development and delivery of the Hockey Programme.

Working on a casual basis for an average of 10 -12 hours per week term time only during the Christmas and Easter terms, the successful candidate will ideally have experience of coaching hockey within schools, clubs, and / or the England Hockey Player Pathway. They will also have a good level of current technical and tactical knowledge of the game. Experience of umpiring is also advantageous

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the premier co-educational boarding schools in the country, which has a fine sporting reputation alongside its strong academic profile. The 250 acre site just outside Wimborne in Dorset offers an inspirational working environment with impressive sporting facilities and a highly committed team of specialist coaches and dedicated members of the teaching staff.

Please ensure you include details of referees in your application. Please also upload a covering letter and full curriculum vitae. For queries contact the HR Department on 01202 847590 or by email: recruitment@canford.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overall Purpose:

The Hockey Coach is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of an effective hockey coaching programme, working with players across the 13 – 18 age range (Shells to U6th). The Hockey Coach will potentially have responsibility for leading a girls’ team and a boys’ team, as well as assisting the development of players of all ages and standards, positioning Canford at the forefront of school hockey provision.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coaching Canford’s teams throughout the season (across two terms)
2. Help support and develop the other Hockey staff, to ensure quality delivery throughout the Canford Hockey pathway – and umpiring matches
3. Planning and coaching individual and group sessions where required and ensuring diligent communication to players’ parents
4. Attend specified competitions as agreed with the Director of Hockey
5. Contributing to and facilitating communication of hockey news and developments internally and externally, including within Canford Sport, through the school’s media department, with parents, and within the broader hockey community
6. Communicate effectively within all areas of Canford life including pastoral, academic and co-curricular
7. Engaging actively in continuous personal development and the development of Canford Sport.
8. Any other duties that the Director of Hockey and/or the Director of Sport sees fit, providing that such duties are appropriate to the role

Desirable Qualities:

1. Successful experience of coaching hockey within schools, clubs, or the England Hockey Player Pathway
2. A UKCC Level 2 Hockey Coaching Award and an umpiring qualification is desirable
3. A good level of current technical and tactical knowledge of the game with a passion to develop further
4. The ability to plan, implement and adapt training sessions across a range of ages and abilities
5. Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills

The Hockey Coach will be:

1. Committed to developing students in line with the ethos and values of Canford Sport
2. A confident and inspiring leader
3. An ability to engage and motivate young people in hockey both in training and matches.
4. Capable of planning and delivering sessions focusing on identified goals
5. A strong team player capable of integrating their own ideas with those in a broader organisational environment
6. Embracing of Canford’s aims, ethos and vision
7. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

No job description can fully cover all aspects of such an appointment and consequently the responsibilities are likely to expand and evolve.

Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.