Sports Coach - Netball

We’re seeking a dedicated Netball Coach to become part of our dynamic program across both Prep and Senior Schools. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified or experienced coach.

The successful candidate will have England netball Level 2 Coaching Qualification or be working towards achieving them. Also a C award in umpiring is highly desirable.

Hurst is one of the highest performing Netball schools in the country, we offer an extensive CPD programme, including fully funded opportunities for ambitious candidates to attain, and progress through nationally recognised qualifications for coaching and umpiring in a range of sports.

Coaching Philosophy

At Hurst, our coaching philosophy is rooted in the College’s core values of Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility, and our guiding behaviours: Work Hard, Do Good, and Engage. We believe in developing the whole athlete, not only technical skill and tactical understanding, but also character, confidence, and a lifelong love of sport. Our coaches are expected to:

1. Model respect for teammates, opponents, officials, and the game itself.
2. Build resilience by encouraging pupils to embrace challenge, learn from setbacks, and persevere.
3. Promote responsibility by empowering pupils to take ownership of their development and contribute positively to their teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engaging coaching sessions for students from years 3 to 13.
• Responsibility for a number of teams at both Prep and Senior School levels.
• Lead teams during matches on Saturdays and Wednesdays, ensuring fair play as an officiator.
• Stay abreast of advancements in PE and Games teaching methodologies.
• Contribute enthusiastically to our extra‑curricular sports provision and fixture schedule.
• Ensure all students have access to a range of sporting opportunities within and beyond school grounds.

School Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate any issues or concerns to the Director of Sports.
• Uphold discipline standards within the team.
• Maintain meticulous records of training and fixture participation rates.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow staff members, including teachers and support staff.
• Attend essential safeguarding and training sessions as required.
• Foster clear and respectful communication channels with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Willingness to undertake additional duties as assigned by College management.

Additional benefits

• Free lunches are available during term time
• Free on‑site parking.
• Free use of extensive health and leisure facilities – library, gym and swimming pool
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free use of College facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and library
• Free flu jabs

Expected hours

This is a 30‑hour per week role (term time only), with hours scheduled within the College’s typical operating times of 8:30am-6:30pm, including Saturday Senior College fixtures.

Weekend work is an expected and integral part of the role, particularly during term time when fixtures and events are scheduled. Flexibility will be required to support the needs of the programme.

Actual working pattern to be agreed with the Director of Sport and may vary slightly by term.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.