Self Employed Performance Coach - Hockey

Job description

As part of Giggleswick School’s Sport’s Department, this self-employed role is specifically focussed on providing support to the provision of hockey at Giggleswick School in line with the School’s core values of participation, ambition, respect and service. To set an example with regard to top-class coaching and the values in which sport is played in the school.

We are seeking a highly experienced hockey player/coach, to become a leading coach within the performance element of the hockey programme teaching pupils across the Prep and Senior School.

The successful candidate will be passionate about hockey and their positive experiences within the game to pupils across the Prep and Senior School.

The position would suit someone already working in a similar role in the sector, or an experienced coach wanting to put his or her experience to use in an educational environment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaching

• To be an exemplary coach of hockey, leading by example and supporting other hockey staff in their coaching skills development.
• To be responsible, alongside the Head of Hockey in delivering sessions to pupils in the major games programme.
• To deliver 15-17 hours of coaching every week – Monday to Friday typically term time only.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate hockey training sessions focusing on skill development, tactical understanding, and physical fitness.
• Create engaging and progressive practices to enhance the players' technical abilities and game awareness on a weekly basis.
• Commitment to coaching within the school’s co-curricular programme.
• To work closely with the Director of Sport to ensure that a consistent, coherent strategy for player development exists in the school.
• To deliver and support staff and players at all levels in Games sessions.
• To organise and run Giggleswick School’s High-Performance hockey sessions every week.

Closing Date: Monday 22 July 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Health & Safety

You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety policy.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Human Resources Manager, hr@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.

School Values

Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction.