Elite Performance Hockey Coach - Women's 1st team

England and Great Britain Hockey; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier sports club in Slough is seeking an experienced Elite Performance Hockey Coach to lead the Women's 1's programme. The role involves developing tailored training sessions, providing constructive feedback, and mentoring players to enhance their performance. Ideal candidates should possess strong coaching experience and leadership skills, with a commitment to continuous development. Competitive pay and access to excellent facilities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Supportive coaching environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching.
• Strong understanding of the components of high performance hockey.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-performance coaching sessions.
• Develop tailored training programmes focusing on all aspects of the game.
• Analyse player performance and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of performance psychology

Education

Coaching certifications (e.g., England Hockey Level 2/Level 3)

Job description

Elite Performance Hockey Coach - Women's 1st team

Slough Hockey Club is seeking an Elite Performance Coach to elevate our Women's 1's programme—lead, inspire, and drive success at the highest level of competition.

Slough Hockey Club is a leading hockey club dedicated to developing Elite hockey talent. With a commitment to excellence, we provide a top-quality environment for Hockey players to thrive.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Elite Performance Hockey Coach to join our team and drive our performance programme forward working with our Women’s 1’s who will be playing in EHL Conference hockey and Premier League indoor.

We are a friendly club, with a strong history of playing hockey at an Elite level both outdoor and indoors for over 45 years, with our own club house overlooking a water-based hockey pitch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-performance coaching sessions.
• Develop and implement tailored training programmes focusing on technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of the game.
• Analyse player performance and provide constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other coaching staff to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to player development.
• Mentor and support players in their personal and professional growth.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the performance programme.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching.
• Strong understanding of the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological components of high performance hockey.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Coaching certifications (e.g., England Hockey Level 2/Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience with performance analysis tools and techniques.
• Background in coaching both individual players and teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• A supportive and collaborative coaching environment.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your coaching philosophy and experience.