Graduate Lacrosse Coach

For September 2025 Stowe School is looking to appoint a Graduate Sports Coach with a specialism in Lacrosse to join the team.  We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with a love of sport who is equally committed to participation as well as performance, and has the ability to engage and motivate students.

We welcome all degree subjects and the successful candidate would be expected to assist with the administration of the sports department, there will be opportunities to assist with the teaching of PE and Sports Science as well as work with younger students who are part of the Stowe Group of Schools.

This is a two year fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• To promote the aims of the School at all times with colleagues, parents, pupils and the public.
• To provide good quality teaching and coaching, with the effective use of appropriate resources to deliver the highest standards and achievements for all pupils.
• To play a full part in a boarding School with commitment to teaching, pastoral care, extra-curricular activities and School duties.
• To assist in the recruitment of pupils and to promote the School and Department. 
• To attend all appropriate Health & Safety (COSHH) and Child Protection training issues related to the pupils, School and Department. 

1.       Coaching/Management/Administration  

• To coach sports as required in the activities programme as directed by the Director of Sport
• To attend matches and tournaments as required
• To organise and deliver training programmes
• To deliver 1:1 or small group S&C sessions during the day
• To assist with the Performance Programme
• To do some evening duties managing the gym
• To assist the Sports Department with tasks during the day as required
• To give feedback to players in order to develop their performance and understanding
• To organise the filming of matches
• To assist with video analysis, including organising and clipping footage so that it is ready for review
• Ensuring all coaches are able to access the match footage and use it for team analysis and feedback sessions
• To ensure the registration of pupils for practices during afternoon activities
• To attend INSET for continued professional development
• To develop links with Prep and local schools
• To assist the Director of Sport in the delivery of the Sports Scholarship programme
• To undertake any additional duties within reason as defined by the Director of Sport
• To ensure adherence to statutory Health and Safety and Data Protection Legislation at all times
• To ensure compliance with the current teaching staff handbook

2. Social and moral welfare of pupils 

• To take responsibility for the educational, social and moral welfare of pupils in the context of   Stowe's boarding community
• To chaperone Pupils if not needed in Sports

3. Assessments and reports 

• To provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils

4. Review and Professional Development  

• To keep abreast of developments in his/her sport(s) and its coaching methods in order to maintain a high level of professional competence Staff should also participate in arrangements within the agreed framework for review and professional development, including INSET.