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