Beacon HC: Women's 1st Team Coach Vacancy

England and Great Britain Hockey; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Hockey Club seeks a Ladies 1st Team Coach for the 2025/26 season. This role offers an exciting chance to lead and develop our top women's squad, inspiring players and implementing effective training sessions. With opportunities for personal growth and a supportive environment, this position encourages candidates from various backgrounds.

Benefits

Supportive club environment

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in coaching women's hockey is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging training sessions.
• Lead the team on match days and manage game strategies.
• Foster a positive environment for player development.

Skills

Passion for hockey

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate players

Organisational skills

Job description

Beacon HC: Women's 1st Team Coach Vacancy

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Are you a passionate and driven hockey coach looking for an exciting new challenge?

Beacon Hockey Club is seeking a dedicated Ladies 1st Team Coach for the upcoming 2025/26 season. We're a vibrant and ambitious club, committed to developing our players and achieving success on the pitch.

We welcome applications from coaches of all experience levels and are also open to considering a player/coach role.

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Job Description:
As our Ladies 1st Team Coach, you will be responsible for leading and developing our top women's squad. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within our club, fostering both individual player growth and collective team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning & Delivery: Design and deliver engaging and effective training sessions that enhance technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning.
• Match Day Leadership: Lead the team on match days, including pre-game preparation, in-game tactical adjustments and post-match analysis.
• Player Development: Foster a positive and challenging environment that encourages individual player development, goal setting, and performance improvement.
• Team Strategy: Work with the team captain and club leadership to develop and implement a clear playing style and season objectives, to support our 2nd team and junior girls development setup.

About You:

• A strong passion for hockey and a desire to inspire players.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop players of varying ages and abilities.
• Organised and committed to long-term player and team progression.
• Coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential – we value enthusiasm and potential.
• Experience in coaching women's hockey is a plus, but we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
• Open to a player/coach role for suitable candidates who wish to contribute on and off the pitch.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly club environment.
• A committed and enthusiastic Ladies 1st Team squad.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Remuneration for this role will be negotiated based on experience and commitment.

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and why you're interested in this role to [e-mail]