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Coaching Opportunity - Saffron Hockey Club (UK)
...are looking to recruit a Resident Tutor and hockey specialist from August 2012.
Friends’ School is a co-educational Quaker day and boarding school for children aged 3 – 18. The school is looking to recruit a resident member of staff to assist within the PE department and take part responsibility for pupils within a boarding house.
This position could be combined with the role of player/coach or coach/manager at Saffron Walden Hockey Club, with particular responsibility for the Ladies section. The Ladies 1st XI have recently been promoted to the East of England Premier League.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:
• Previous experience working with young people. Residential experience would be an advantage
• National/Premier league playing experience
• Recognised Hockey Coaching qualification equivalent to Level 2
• Fluency in English and excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to work with varying ages and to act as a good ambassador for the School and the Club.
• Full current driving licence
The role will involve 2 evening duties and weekend duties on rota with some curriculum input at the School and up to 5 hours per week as player/coach or coach/manager with the Ladies section, contributing to the coaching of the juniors section where possible.
This position, which is ideally suited to a graduate who has recently played top level hockey and wishes to gain coaching/work experience whilst continuing to play at a competitive standard, is available initially for 1 year, from August 2012. The salary will include single accommodation, bills and food provided during term time.
Full details and an applic¬a¬tion form can be obtained from the Head’s PA by tele¬phon-ing 01799 525351 or by email: headsec@friends.org.uk
Applic¬ants should return the completed applic¬a¬tion forms with an accom¬pa¬ny¬ing letter including relevant experience, playing information/coaching experience and details of 2 referees. (including preferred playing position and any other information that you think will support you application) to the Head who will be pleased to discuss the post inform¬ally with inter¬ested candidates.
The clos¬ing date for applic¬a¬tions is Thursday 3rd May 2012: inter¬views will take place shortly afterwards.
Friends’ School exists to advance the educa¬tion of chil¬dren
(Char¬ity No. 1000981) www.friends.org.uk
Friends’ School is commit¬ted to safe¬guard¬ing and promot¬ing the welfare of chil¬dren, and the success¬ful applic¬ant will be required to under¬take a crim¬inal record check via the CRB
Player Opportunity - Southern Skies Tournament - Brisbane, Australia (2-6 July, 2012)
The 15th annual Southern Skies Tournament is hosting competitions in Rugby, Netball, Boys and Girls Football and Girls Hockey.
Entry is open to school, club and composite teams with divisions catering for 14 to 18 year old participants.
Why choose Southern Skies?
• A unique sporting and cultural experience on the international stage
• An all-inclusive package for travelling teams including accommodation, meals, transfers, social activities
• The perfect opportunity to focus on team and player development
To find out more:
• visit the new Southern Skies Tournament website OR
• request an Information Pack and Registration Form
Player Opportunity Masters Hockey - World Vintage Hockey Carnival, 21-28 October 2012
This event is the 1st World Vintage Hockey Carnival which will be in Barbados from 21-28 October 2012. The carnival is a hockey tournament for hockey lovers over 35 years of age.
It will include four match days and rest days in between to enjoy tours and activities in Barbados.
Full event information is available on the Vintage Hockey website here.
For more information please contact - Ms. Róisín Ní Chatháin (Event Manager) on email Roisin@vslevents.com
