Graduate Sports Assistant (Hockey)

Our Sports Graduates play an important role - they enrich the learning experience for pupils and help with the day-to-day running of Sport in the School. They also play a key role in our boarding houses, helping to supervise pupils in the evenings and at weekends, and generally assisting the Head of Boarding with the delivery and supervision of boarders’ activities outside of school hours. 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.