Resident Sport Assistant

Are you a recent Graduate or currently seeking an Undergraduate placement and looking for a great opportunity to develop your skills? Would you like to be part of a team committed to providing support and an enthusiastic, positive attitude to the pupils of Downside School? From September 2026, Downside School has an exciting opportunity for a Resident Sports Assistant to join the team. You will have the opportunity to be fully involved in all aspects of School life; academic, pastoral and the wider curriculum and will be fully supportive of Downsides Catholic character. This role is available on a 10-month contract from September 2026 to June 2027. Our Resident Sports Assistants work closely with the Director of Sport supporting the delivery of an extensive weekly sports and wider-curricular programme. Resident Sports Assistants work an average of 35 hours per week, over 6 days including the weekends and some evenings. This is a term-time only role, plus inset days and pre-season training. Our Resident Sports Assistants are people who: Have experience in coaching any one or more of these sports: Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Tennis, Football or Strength and Conditioning. Have a relevant University degree or seeking a placement opportunity as part of your Undergraduate degree course. Are confident and willing to drive the School minibus (Full MiDAS training provided) Are passionate about working with children in an educational setting. Have an ability to contribute significantly to the schools wider-curricular programme. Are committed to their own professional development. Embrace our Catholic, Benedictine ethos. Pastoral work as a House Assistant: There may be an opportunity to take on a supported House Assistant role within a boarding house which gives a valuable opportunity to experience the boarding life of the school. This would involve 2 evenings a week. If this is a role that interests you, please express your interest in your application. This role at