Sports Graduate
Job Description
Sports Graduate Full Time Fixed-Term Contract
Loretto School is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Sports Graduate to join our outstanding sports programme and vibrant boarding community.
This position is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate with strong playing and/or coaching experience in hockey to develop coaching and pastoral skills within one of Scotland’s leading independent boarding schools. The successful candidate will play a key role supporting sports coaching across a range of age groups and abilities, assist with fixtures, tournaments, sports tours and the wider life of the school. Experience in cricket, netball, lacrosse or tennis, hockey and rugby would be highly desirable. As a member of our boarding community, the postholder will undertake boarding duties and contribute fully to evening, weekend and co-curricular activities.
This role is ideal for a graduate considering teaching as a future career, offering valuable experience of life within a leading boarding school environment. For an exceptional candidate, there may also be an opportunity to take on the additional role of Assistant Housemaster in one of our boys’ boarding houses, attracting additional responsibility allowance.
Qualifications
- Strong hockey playing and/or coaching experience.
- Genuine enthusiasm for sport and working with young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to contribute fully to the life of a boarding school.
- Flexibility, energy and a positive attitude.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
Loretto School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including PVG/Disclosure checks.
Interview will take place the week of the 10th August.
