Hockey Coach (Bank)

*The Appointment*

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Lancing College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Hockey Coach to join our Sports department. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality coaching sessions to pupils aged 13 – 18, with additional opportunities to coach pupils in our Prep School from Year 3 to Year 8.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of young athletes, helping them to reach their full potential while fostering teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship in a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment.

*Position:*Hockey Coach (Bank)

*Responsible to:*Director of Sport

*Key Tasks and Responsibilities:*

* To promote the general progress and wellbeing of individual pupils and of any class or groups assigned to you.
* To be responsible for safeguarding the pupil’s educational needs, furthering each pupil’s learning and development.
* To meet with parents to discuss their pupil’s progress.
* To take part in the School’s game programme.
* To work closely with other teaching staff to provide a continuity of games coaching for the pupils.
* To provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational matters.
* To participate in administrative and organisational tasks relating to such duties.

*Skills and Experience*

*Essential*

* Experience coaching hockey within schools, clubs, or recognised player pathways.
* Strong technical knowledge of modern hockey coaching methods.
* Relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., England Hockey qualifications or equivalent).
* Ability to coach pupils across a range of ages and skill levels.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a coaching team.
* A positive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young athletes.

*Desirable*

* Experience coaching in a school or educational setting.
* Experience working with junior or prep‑school‑aged players.
* Possess a First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).

This job description sets out the main duties at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed, and the candidate will be required to carry out any reasonable requests required by their Line Manager.

*Application Procedure:*

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website Please send any emails to

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application. xwzovoh

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Director of Sport, Kelly Edwards

The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.

Pay: £32.13 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Experience:
* coaching hockey within schools, clubs, or player pathways: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person