Wellington College, one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools, is located in rural Berkshire on a stunning 400 acre campus. This beautiful environment combines original architecture with modern facilities to provide an exceptional education for our pupils.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Specialist Hockey Coach and Sports Coach to join our vibrant Sports department. The successful candidate will be a full-time, fixed-term appointment (37.5 hours per week) for one year.
The post holder will have specialist coaching experience in hockey and will also coach other sports as required at Wellington College and Wellington College Prep. This role supports the PE and Games provision at both institutions.
We value and support our staff at Wellington College, offering opportunities for career progression and skill development. Our competitive salary package includes:
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Free lunch while on duty
* Subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club
* Generous contribution to the personal pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* College Fee remission
* Access to a health cash plan
Key Responsibilities
* Primarily to undertake coaching of Hockey under the guidance of the Head of Hockey/head of Hockey Development/Director of Sport
* To assist the relevant Heads of Sport and Heads of Sport Development to deliver sports coaching in a range of sports, in line with the overall strategy for Sport at Wellington College and Wellington College Prep, both in terms of participation and performance (including Saturday afternoon sports fixtures)
* Coach Hockey across all teams, genders, and age groups, including attendance at home and away fixtures (experience within another summer sport, may also be beneficial; Cricket and Tennis)
Person Specification
* Previous experience coaching Hockey in a youth or adult setting
* Previous experience within a performance, participation, or school setting in Hockey
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).