Head of Hockey

The Head of Hockey will be responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of coaching within all areas of the Reed's hockey programme. The role-holder will be responsible for planning the development of pupils of all standards to maintain Reed's position at the forefront of school hockey. There will also be a requirement to assist with other sports where required throughout the academic year. This role will be a full time, term time only, including the expectation to attend hockey and sports fixtures at weekends, as well as tours and trips. The role is well suited to a highly qualified coach, and preferably an individual who has experience of running a school sports programme. The ability to teach an academic subject is desirable, but not essential. There will also be the opportunity to take on a tutor group. This role will report into the Director of Sport.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement a strategic vision for Reed's Hockey to provide opportunities for all pupils, as well as aiming for success of our competitive teams.
• Lead and inspire the team of hockey coaches across the boys and girls' programmes.
• Coach hockey throughout the school, to all ages and ability levels.
• Promote Reed's hockey through leading a programme of tours and social events.
• Develop links and manage partnerships with outside agencies and clubs.
• Oversee a programme of pre-season and after-school training.
• Manage and coordinate the hockey fixtures programme, in liaison with the Director of Sport and Head of Girls' Sport.
• Ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the balance of fixtures played allow participation for as many pupils as possible.
• Aim for ALL pupils in The Close have experience of external fixtures.
• In liaison with the Head of Strength and Conditioning manage the players' workload.
• Oversee the coordination of all match arrangements including hospitality, catering, transport and umpires.
• Enhance the professional skills of all involved in hockey and appraising their performance.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with all members of the Reed's community including pupils, parents and staff.
• The upkeep of spreadsheets, SOCs and Firefly on fixture information, squad selection & results.
• Produce risk assessments for hockey and ensure that the School adheres to directives and guidelines issued by England Hockey.
• Oversee the administration of hockey matters, including management of the hockey budget and development of equipment and facilities.
• Oversee the effective use of facilities, both internal and in communication with RSE for any external lets.
• Coordinate a briefing for all hockey staff at the beginning of the relevant term.
• Overall responsibility for developing a programme for high performing players within hockey.
• Engage with outside bodies and professional coaches to enhance provision for high performing players.
• Devise, review and implement a plan for the recruitment and retention of high performing players.
• Use video and statistical analysis to enhance the hockey programme for teams and individuals.
• Undertake such other comparable duties as the Headmaster requires from time to time.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.