Lead Hockey Coach

Job Title: Lead Hockey Coach Location: Macclesfield Salary: £24,848 per year Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time The King's School in Macclesfield is seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic Lead Hockey Coach to join our highly successful and forward-thinking Sports Department.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a thriving school environment that values both sporting excellence and participation for all.

The Role : Working under the direction of the Head of Hockey and Director of Sport, you will deliver high-quality hockey coaching across all age groups, including performance-level players up to 1st XI standard.

The role offers the chance to contribute to a well-established and ambitious hockey programme within a school known for its strong sporting tradition.

Activity Level: This position involves approximately 25 hours per week of hockey-related activity, with the potential for additional coaching in other sports.

Schedule: Working hours will vary across the year and include after-school sessions and Saturday fixtures during term time.

Start Date: The start date is September 2026.

Key Responsibilities : Deliver high-quality hockey coaching sessions across all year groups.

Support fixtures, training, and after-school sessions, including independent supervision.

Assist with the organisation and management of Saturday home fixtures.

Contribute to PE lessons and Games programmes, including in the Junior Division.

Support the planning and development of the school's hockey programme, from participation to elite performance.

Ensure all activities meet safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

Build and maintain links with local clubs and feeder schools.

About You : We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who: Holds an England Hockey Sessional Coach qualification (Level 2) or higher (or equivalent experience).

Has experience coaching hockey to a high standard, ideally including performance-level players.

Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Can work both independently and as part of a team.

Is passionate about developing young people through sport.

Experience or knowledge of additional sports would be advantageous.

About the School: The King's School is a leading independent school with a strong reputation for academic and sporting excellence.

Located on an impressive 80-acre campus in Prestbury, the school benefits from outstanding, state-of-the-art facilities, including: Multiple floodlit all-weather hockey pitches.

Modern Sports Centre with swimming pool and multi-sport hall.

Extensive outdoor pitches and professional-grade training areas.

Salary & Benefits : Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.

Strong commitment to professional development.

Fee remission for children of staff (subject to conditions).

Supportive and inclusive working environment.

Safeguarding : The King's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 18th May 2026.

Interviews: To be held later that week.

How to Apply : Please click APPLY to be re-directed to our Careers page to complete our online application form. xwzovoh

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Hockey Coach, Hockey Lead, School Hockey Coach, or PE Coach
- Hockey, will also be considered for this role.