Head of Hockey

Bloxham School is committed to providing an inclusive programme of sport for all students. Whilst providing opportunities for all abilities we also seek to identify and develop talented individuals and to develop links with other schools and outside agencies to facilitate this.

The Head of Hockey will work closely with the Director of Sport and will report to them regarding the organisation, administration and development of Hockey throughout the School. S/he will work closely with the other Heads of Sports.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Participation and Performance:

To oversee the organisation of all aspects of hockey throughout the School. This may include the following:

• The development of an appropriate coaching and games programme to meet the needs of all students
• Allocating hockey staff, supporting and liaising with them about all aspects of their role
• Ensuring that each coach has an appropriate scheme of work and resources which fit the development plan for hockey at the School
• The organisation of all routine matters: games sessions, practice times, pitch allocation, catering, transport etc
• The organisation of external fixtures
• The organisation of House competitions
• The organisation of pre-season training, tours and the awarding of colours
• Coaching teams as appropriate

Development:

• Producing, maintaining and reviewing a clear plan for the development of hockey at Bloxham
• Working together with the Director of Sport and the Heads of the other major sports to ensure a fair and sustainable sports programme is delivered to all students
• Facilitating staff development through the identification of coaching skillsets and providing appropriate INSET (both internal and external)
• Delivering adequate provision for talented players
• Establishing links with the local hockey community by placing players into the club environment as appropriate
• Working with the School's Outreach Co-ordinator to develop sport within the community and feeder schools, including hosting prep school festivals, attending other festivals and coaching clinics and watching potential scholarship candidate

Management:

• Assisting in appointing hockey staff including coaches and support staff
• Training and developing hockey staff, including assisting in their induction, mentoring and appraisal
• Managing the hockey budget and forecasting yearly budgets
• Overseeing the purchase of equipment
• Liaising with the grounds staff

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• Coaching experience
• Previous management, co-ordinator responsibilities
• Experienced in planning, setting schemes of work and resources
• Ability to practically align the delivery of hockey fitting into the development plan for hockey at the School

Desirable Criteria:

• Playing experience to a high level
• Experienced Head of Hockey or similar role
• Experience within a school setting
• A thorough, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of teaching, coaching, officiating and playing
• Full UK Driving licence