Hockey Coaches (Various Positions)

We are seeking to recruit experienced Hockey Coaches to provide coaching for pupils from throughout the school year.

The positions are for weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings during Term Time, and will require travelling with pupils to away fixtures as required.

We have the following times available and will be confirmed depending upon team allocation

• Mondays 3:45pm – 5pm; Wednesdays 3:00pm – 4:30pm and Saturdays approx. 3 hours (Total 5hrs 45mins)


• Mondays 3:00pm – 4:30pm; Wednesdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm and Saturdays approx. 3 hours (Total 5hrs 45mins)


• Mondays 1:30 – 3pm and Saturdays approx. 2 hours (3hrs 30min)


• Tuesdays 1:30pm – 3:30pm and Saturdays approx. 2hours (Total 4hrs)


• Tuesdays 3:00pm – 4:30pm; Thursdays 3:45pm – 5:00pm and Saturdays approx. 3 hours (Total 5hrs 45mins)


• Tuesdays 3:45pm – 5pm; Thursdays 3:00pm – 4:30pm and Saturdays approx. 3 hours (Total 5hrs 45mins)


• Wednesdays 1:30pm – 3:30pm and Saturdays approx. 2hours (Total 4hrs)


• Saturday only approx. 3 hours (Total 3hrs)

Please see attached job description

Ideally you will hold the following skills & qualifications

A formal hockey coaching qualification is advantageous but is not essential

Excellent knowledge of hockey gained via previous experience of playing hockey and /or coaching hockey to pupils up to Age 17 is required

Enthusiastic and inclusive approach to coaching hockey with the ability to cater to pupils of various levels and abilities and motivating them to take part

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463