Graduate Sports Assistant (Hockey)

It is possible that the position might extend into a second year, by mutual consent.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Sport:

• To assist in the coaching of Sport in both the Senior and Prep Schools
• To assist lead coaches in providing a safe and constructive Sports coaching environment
• To be available to coach/referee during games afternoons, after school clubs and weekend fixtures
• To assist with morning PE lessons for Years 7 - 9
• To contribute to the School’s Athletic Development Programme
• To administer and organise school sports teams
• To contribute to the administration of fitness data, video analysis and the population of the drill database
• To organise pre-game kit and equipment and post-game laundering of team kits

Boarding Duties:

You will reside in a staff residential unit under a service occupancy agreement (details to be provided separately and discussed at interview). You will carry out the roles and responsibilities of a boarding duty staff member as outlined in the boarding staff handbook and your duties will include:

• One or two evening duties per week (usually from 6.00 pm – 10.30 pm); and
• Two weekend duties per half term (usually approx. 15 hours in total, split into 2/3 separate shifts); and
• One duty of sport or fitness supervision (90 minutes) once every half term on a Sunday, with Occasional help with Sunday visits.

We will arrange for you to attend a one-day BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association) course during your time with us.