Field Hockey Coach

Job description

Hockey Coach / Sports Coach (Schools)

Part-Time | Weekday Afternoons | Term Time Only

Location: London & South East

Salary: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)

Inspire the next generation through Hockey

Lions Sports Academy is one of the South East's leading providers of sports coaching in schools, working with over 50 partner schools and delivering thousands of coaching sessions every academic year.

We're expanding our team and are looking for enthusiastic Hockey Coaches and Sports Coaches to join us for regular weekday afternoon coaching opportunities in schools across London and the South East.

If you're passionate about Hockey, enjoy working with young people and want flexible, rewarding coaching work with genuine progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You'll deliver high-quality rugby coaching within primary and secondary schools, helping pupils develop their technical ability, confidence, teamwork and enjoyment of sport.

Sessions may include:

• Curriculum PE
• Games afternoons
• Hockey training sessions
• After-school clubs
• School fixtures
• Sports enrichment programmes
• Holiday camps (optional)

Most roles take place between 1:00pm and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with additional opportunities available for coaches seeking more hours.

We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who are:

• Experienced Hockey Coaches/Players
• Sports Coaches looking to specialise in Hockey
• PE Teachers
• Sports Graduates
• University students with coaching experience
• Current club coaches
• Former players looking to start coaching

You should be:

• Passionate about developing young people through sport
• Reliable, professional and well organised
• Energetic with excellent communication skills
• Confident delivering fun and engaging sessions
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Available to work weekday afternoons

Essential Requirements

• Experience coaching Hockey or delivering sports sessions
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS check
• Ability to travel to schools within your preferred area

Desirable

• England Hockey Coaching Qualification
• First Aid qualification
• Safeguarding qualification
• Experience working in schools or community sport
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What You'll Receive

• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent weekly coaching opportunities
• Flexible work around your existing commitments
• Opportunities across a wide range of excellent schools
• Full support from our experienced management team
• Ongoing CPD and coaching development
• Opportunities to progress into Lead Coach, School Manager and full-time roles
• The chance to genuinely impact young people's lives through sport

About Lions Sports Academy

Since 2014, Lions Sports Academy has partnered with leading independent and state schools across London and the South East, providing outstanding coaches and teachers across a wide range of sports.

Our reputation is built on quality, reliability and creating exceptional experiences for every school we support. We invest in our people, value great coaching and are proud to offer coaches meaningful opportunities to grow with us.

If you're looking for rewarding school coaching work and want to be part of a supportive, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV through LinkedIn or get in touch with our team to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English