Hockey Coach

The British School in The Netherlands (BSN) is currently looking for a hockey coach to join our Senior School in Voorschoten. The BSN hockey club is for girls from Year 10 through to Year 13.  We currently have more than 40 enthusiastic girls participating in hockey, and have 2 teams competing in the Dutch Hockey League in association with MHC Forescate.  This is the local hockey club in Voorschoten, which currently has over 1250 members.  

The hockey season runs from September to December, and then from March to May with additional opportunities to join the midwinter league and indoor training during the winter break. We have hours available in the region of 4 per week.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver training sessions after school, twice per week.

• Support the development of the whole BSN Hockey Club.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• The ability to plan and deliver training sessions for a variety of ages/skill levels.

• The ability to organise safe trainings and be responsible for students' well-being during trainings.

• The ability to work in collaboration with teaching staff and parental volunteers.

• The ability to establish good relationship with parents.

• The ability to promote the culture of the BSN, be an excellent role model for students and reflect the high standards of the BSN.

• In possession of or working towards an up to date first aid qualification.

• Strong communication skills.

• Hockeytrainer 2 (HT2) – Elftal or equivalent coaching qualification or suitable coaching or playing experience.

• Experience of playing a high level of hockey representatively.

This is a great opportunity for a Hockey coach looking to work with extremely motivated students. As one of Europe’s premier British international schools, the BSN is a vibrant, diverse and well-established employer. We offer challenging and rewarding careers, where professional development is encouraged.  For more information, please visit the BSN Career pages. 

Safer Recruitment

The BSN is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes verification of qualifications, obtaining two supervisory references (including current employer's), checks on social media accounts and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in your application will be addressed during interview. 

As one of Europe’s leading British international schools, the BSN is a vibrant, diverse and well-established yet innovative employer. We have 4 school campuses in and around The Hague where our Professional Development Academy and Central Services teams are based. Careers at BSN are challenging, rewarding and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference. You’ll work within a thriving community of more than 80 different nationalities (students and staff). We offer competitive salaries; attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support.

For more information, please visit our website or take our virtual tour.