Director of Junior Hockey - Richmond HC

England and Great Britain Hockey; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hockey club in the UK seeks a passionate Director of Junior Hockey to enhance its thriving junior section. The role involves strategic development, overseeing coaches, and fostering player pathways from grassroots to performance levels. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership and a commitment to youth development.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive club environment

Access to excellent facilities and resources

Opportunities for professional development

Chance to shape the future of junior hockey

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coaching and managing junior hockey programmes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills required.
• Willingness to obtain safeguarding certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the junior section.
• Oversee and mentor a team of coaches and volunteers.
• Design and deliver a coaching programme across all age groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Coaching

Passion for Youth Development

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Safeguarding Certification

Job description

Having just celebrated our 150th Anniversary Richmond HC,one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant field hockey clubs, is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Junior Hockey to lead and develop our thriving junior section.

Start Date: August 2025 (or earlier by agreement)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

Richmond Hockey Club currently puts out 8 Open/Mens teams and 5 Womens teams and our Junior Section is thriving having now grown to approximately 550 juniors aged 5–18. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality coaching in a fun, inclusive, and competitive environment. Our junior section is one of the largest in the country, with a growing track record of developing players having acheived National success in the past year at U16 level. As at June 2025 we are entering into Year 2 of our Talent Centre accreditation having secured a place within the 2nd cohort of Clubs.

From September 2025 our home grounds will be one of the very few sites in the Country with 3 full size astro-turf pitches in the same location.

The Role

As Director of Junior Hockey, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the strategic development of the junior section
• Overseeing and mentoring a team of coaches and volunteers
• Designing and delivering a high-quality coaching programme across all age groups
• Managing junior fixtures, festivals, and tournaments
• Supporting player development pathways from grassroots to performance level
• Fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all players.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in coaching and managing junior hockey programmes
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A passion for youth development and community sport
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding certification (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive club environment
• Access to excellent facilities and resources
• Opportunities for professional development
• A chance to shape the future of junior hockey at one of the UK’s premier clubs

Please send your CV and a covering email outlining your experience and vision for junior hockey to :-

• Royce Waters, Director of Hockey ([e-mail]), and