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Hockey Coach

WOLDINGHAM SCHOOL
Woldingham
Full-time
Listed today
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Hockey Coach

Department:

PE

Hours of Work:

Term time (25 hours worked across Monday to Saturday)

Responsible To:

Director of Sport

Responsible For:

Summary of Role:

Working  alongside  the  Director  of  Sport  and  Head  of  Hockey  in  delivering  a  clear  and  progressive  hockey
programme for all ages and abilities. To take responsibility for, and contribute to, the coaching of hockey teams
within the school. This will include Saturday matches alongside weekly games/training sessions and fixtures.

Specific Responsibilities:

•  Assist the Head of Hockey to lead the hockey programme from participation to performance, ensuring

that there are playing opportunities for all pupils.

•  To take responsibility for, and contribute to, the coaching of hockey teams within the school. This will

include Saturday matches alongside weekly games/training sessions and fixtures

•  To plan and deliver day-to-day coaching plans for the hockey coaching team, with a clear focus on

enhancing the technical and tactical development of individuals and teams

•  To contribute to the performance analysis of individuals and teams, using video analysis tools (Veo) to
review key performance indicators; provide players with feedback in collaboration with the Head of
Hockey

•  To ensure all pupils’ experiences, at any level, are positive and enjoyable
•  To communicate with pupils and parents on important issues such as team selection and playing/training

commitments

•  To assist with the planning of hockey fixtures
•  Alongside the Head of Hockey, assist in the delivery of a comprehensive off-season and pre-season

programme for all hockey players

•  To lead co-curricular activities at lunchtime and after school
•  To be an ambassador for hockey and help raise the profile of Woldingham’s hockey in the local area and

beyond

•  To work alongside the Head of Hockey in maximising the school’s outreach potential, looking specifically

at links with local schools, clubs and pathways

•  To assist coaches with the analysis of video and feedback to performance teams.
•  To liaise with the strength and conditioning team to ensure that appropriate access, guidance and

challenge are provided for hockey-playing pupils.
•  Assist the Head of Hockey with administrative tasks.
•  Ability to confidently umpire hockey fixtures at all levels.
•  To undertake relevant mandatory and statutory training and development as required
•  To administer basic First Aid, if required, and be willing to assist pupils

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Desirable

•  GCSE Level or above Maths and English -

Desirable

•  Hockey Coaching Qualifications – England

Hockey Level Two - Desirable
•  First Aid qualifications - Desirable
•  A driving licence and a willingness to

undertake minibus training - Desirable

Operational Excellence

•  Strong communication; both written and verbal
•  Strong organisational skills
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with good pastoral

understanding

•  Ability to deliver and coach hockey on a one-to-

one basis, in small groups and with whole classes

•  Ability to work effectively within a team
•  Excellent ICT Skills
•  Effective behaviour management skills

Personal Behaviours

•  A good communicator.
•  The ability to work as part of a busy team.
•  High standards.
•  Positive and proactive; able to solve problems
•  Ability to maintain positive relationships with

pupils, parents and staff

Ethos and Whole School Values

•  Committed to operating as part of the School

community.

•  Committed to the Sacred Heart Values.
•  Committed to Woldingham as a school with high
academic standing providing a holistic education
and outstanding pastoral care.

Safeguarding and Pastoral

•  Committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people.

•  A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.