Hockey Coach

Organisation: Mill Hill School
Salary: £35p/h 10-12 hours per week
Location: Mill Hill, North London
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 15 June 2026
Interview date: 18 June 2026
Job Description: The Hockey Coach is a key member of a forward-thinking and ambitious Sports Department. The successful applicant will support the School’s vision to gain national recognition and compete at the highest levels.

Start Date – 27 August 2026

The hours below indicate the typical schedule, although they can be adjusted depending on the successful candidate’s availability:

Monday: 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday: 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursday: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Friday: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Saturday: Fixtures (to be confirmed)

Please note that final working hours will be agreed in line with the candidate’s availability.

Hockey Coach – Job Description

General Responsibilities & Expectations

Support the aims and objectives of the Mill Hill Education Group

Comply with the Mill Hill School Foundation Health and Safety Policy

Promote the general progress, wellbeing, and safety of all pupils you coach

Maintain good order and discipline among pupils during coaching sessions, fixtures, training camps, and off‑site activities

Be an outstanding ambassador for Mill Hill Sport, modelling the values of the Games programme: Fit for Life and Fit for Performance

Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and high-performing coaching culture

Work positively within a framework of professional development, feedback, and training

Attend key whole‑school events such as Open Mornings, sports tournaments, and Foundation Day

Core Hockey Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Hockey coaching sessions within timetabled Games lessons and in the extra-curricular programme for pupils aged 13–18

Run or assist in running a school Hockey squad

Lead training sessions and fixtures (including officiating where required) during the pupils’ midweek and weekend programmes.

Assist the Head of Hockey in delivering a high-level pre-season training programme for the Autumn term & Spring term

Keep up to date with the latest trends in hockey coaching, athlete development, and training methodology, incorporating these into Mill Hill’s hockey strategy

Support the Head of Hockey in providing video and performance analysis for teams and individual players

Work with the Head of Hockey to deliver a coach education programme for hockey coaches across the Foundation

Promote Mill Hill Hockey across London and the surrounding area, raising the profile of the programme

Help increase the number and quality of talented hockey players applying for 11+, 13+, and 16+ sports scholarships

Player Development & Performance

Oversee team and squad selection, tracking player progression and maintaining accurate records

Contribute to the development of Scholars through collaboration with the Performance Team (S&C, nutrition, psychology, sports therapy)

Assist with early morning, lunchtime, or after-school hockey and performance sessions where required

Support the holistic development of players through guidance on training habits, recovery, wellbeing, and performance behaviours

Contribute to educational workshops for hockey athletes on topics such as mindset, nutrition, preparation, and performance expectations

Equipment & Administration

Assist the Head of Hockey in maintaining, organising, and auditing all hockey equipment

Participate in administrative and organisational tasks linked to coaching, fixtures, tournaments, and programme delivery

Report concerns regarding incidents, fire, loss, theft, damage, or irregularities

Attend and contribute to staff meetings related to hockey and wider sport as required

Safeguarding & Conduct

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with pupils

Ensure safe and effective management of all coaching sessions, adhering to school safeguarding and risk‑assessment protocols

Additional Responsibilities

Carry out all duties reasonably requested by the Head of Hockey, Director of Sport, or Head of Mill Hill School

Maintain a flexible approach to working hours in line with a busy sporting calendar

Person Specification

Essential Qualities

Awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues, with knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures

High professional and personal standards

A genuine love of coaching hockey and inspiring pupils through the sport

A track record of developing young players in performance and participation environments

Ambition to contribute positively to a growing and evolving hockey programme

Previous experience teaching or coaching hockey, supported by appropriate hockey or sport-related coaching qualifications

Ability to deliver an appropriate hockey programme for pupils of all abilities, balancing technical development, tactical understanding, competitive match play, and game-based learning

Understanding of the needs of young athletes within a developmental performance pathway

Ability to plan purposeful sessions that align with schemes of work and the wider Games programme ethos of Fit for Life and Fit for Performance

Strong knowledge of current trends, best practice, and innovative techniques in hockey coaching and player development

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Flexibility and availability for mid‑week and weekend training sessions, fixtures, and tournaments

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching team and within a multidisciplinary performance environment

Desirable Qualities

Previous experience coaching or teaching within a school environment

Strong understanding of young people, their educational needs, and their developmental stages

Availability to attend national or international hockey tours and events

Recognised coaching qualification or working towards this

Ability to drive a minibus (D1 licence)

First Aid qualification

Ability to officiate competitive hockey fixtures and tournaments

Experience working with players on aspirational or performance pathway programmes

Experience using video analysis, digital tools, or performance-tracking technology
How to apply: https://ce0683li.webitrent.com/ce0683li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=4683462r8Z&LANG=USA APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9AM ON MONDAY 15 JUNE 2026 INTERVIEW W/C: THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2026