Sports Coach

Cargilfield is the leading independent preparatory school in Scotland, situated in Barnton, Edinburgh, with a current school roll of 300 boys and girls aged 3 to 13.

The School is seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join our Games Department and support our Head of Games in delivering the sports programme to all of our pupils from Primary 3 upwards.

Start date: April 2025, or earlier

The School would be happy to speak to any candidates ahead of making an application and to answer any further questions.

The Positions:

The Sports Coach would work alongside our Head of Games in teaching and promoting sport within Cargilfield.

The ability to engage, motivate and develop our pupils across the full range of sporting opportunities at the School will be key to success. An officiating or coaching qualification is highly desirable. Excellent subject knowledge and effective communication skills will be essential.

If you are passionate about sport, committed to high standards and excited by the opportunity to inspire and develop our pupils love of sport, we would like to hear from you. We are particularly interested in those who have significant experience playing and coaching hockey.

This role requires an understanding of children, a degree of patience, tolerance and understanding, as well as operating in accordance with the rules and protocols of the school.

Ideal candidates will:

• have a high level of emotional intelligence and be calm under pressure.
• be willing to contribute to the life of this busy prep school.
• be ready to work hard to support the children in their care.
• communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
• be good team players.

The remuneration package will include:

• Pension
• Generous holiday allowance during Christmas, Easter and summer holidays
• School meals throughout the year when the School’s kitchens are open

Accommodation at the School can be included in this appointment.