Vacancy title:
Head of Hockey

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Management]

Jobs at:
Hillcrest International Schools

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 15 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Company Overview

Hillcrest International Schools is a leading British Curriculum School located in Nairobi, Kenya, with an established status in the region’s educational sphere. It comprises three schools; Hillcrest Early Years, Hillcrest Preparatory and Hillcrest Secondary.

Role Context

Hillcrest International Schools are seeking an exceptional Head of Hockey to lead and inspire our Hillcrest Hockey Club. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive and ambitious programme that nurtures players from enthusiastic beginners to high-performance athletes (from primary-aged-children through to Under 21s).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the sport, including planning, coaching, and competition management.
• Team Management: Leading and inspiring a team of coaches and interns to foster a supportive, safe, and high-performance environment.
• Pathway Development: Building robust links with external clubs, and The National Governing Body.
• Future Transition: Establishing connections, for example with universities, to sustain Hillcrest’s performance pathways and support athletes in their sporting careers beyond school.

Qualifications and Requirements

• In-depth understanding of the Kenya school, club, and national hockey circuits.
• Experience in high-performance environments.
• Exceptional administrative and communication skills.
• EH Level 3 qualification or possess an FIH Level 3 (or higher) coaching award.

Experience Needed

Experience in high-performance environments.

Additional Notes

Reporting to the Chief Excellence and Innovation Officer, the Head of Hockey will assume overall responsibility for the Hillcrest Hockey Club Programme.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Deadline for applications is 15th April 2026

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How to Apply: Please your application addressed to the Chief Excellence and Innovation Officer at 

Your application must consist of:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three (3) professional referees

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