Denstone College seeks a Hockey Performance Coach. The post holder will be expected to coach pupils from ages 4 to 18, delivering sessions that both nurture beginners and challenge the top performing athletes to reach county and regional levels. This role requires a coach with technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with young people in a residential school community. Successful candidates should be confident, reliable, hard-working and have good interpersonal skills as well as showing a willingness to be involved in all areas of school life.
The right candidate will provide advanced technical, tactical and physical development for players on Performance Pathways and analyse performance and give effective, constructive feedback to individuals and squads. As well as foster a love of hockey among all pupils, regardless of experience or ability.
Denstone College has a history of success at local, regional and national level across a range of sports and we are seeking an inspirational, energetic and highly skilled Performance Hockey Coach to help lead and develop hockey across the school.
Next Steps
Closing date - Midnight, Thu 30th Apr, 2026.
Start date - 01/09/2026.
Early applications are advise - TBC - The school reserve the right to interview suitable applicants before the closing date
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To shine the light – provide inspiration, discovery and understanding to our pupils by delivering excellence in the classroom and beyond.
To enable the journey - create opportunities by promoting the highest possible standards of educational achievement in an environment where pupils are encouraged to realise their true potential becoming ever more independent, resilient and confident.
To serve the community - remain true to the College’s founding aims of widening access to a sound, Christian education.
To be the reference point - whereby Denstonians (current and former) can reflect on our belief in Achievement, Confidence and Happiness, and the values instilled here of Honesty, Endeavour and Kindness so that they play a useful role in society, leading fulfilling and purposeful lives.