Elite Performance Hockey Coach - Women's 1st team

England and Great Britain Hockey; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hockey club as an Elite Performance Coach for the Women's 1st team. This exciting role involves leading high-performance coaching sessions, developing tailored training programmes, and mentoring players for their personal and professional growth. With over 45 years of history, the club offers a supportive environment and state-of-the-art facilities to help you thrive in your coaching career. If you are passionate about hockey and dedicated to elevating player performance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Remuneration

Access to State-of-the-Art Facilities

Supportive Coaching Environment

Qualifications

• Proven coaching experience with a strong understanding of high-performance hockey.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performance coaching sessions and develop tailored training programmes.
• Analyse player performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Collaboration

Commitment to Professional Development

Education

Coaching Certifications (England Hockey Level 2/3)

Tools

Performance Analysis Tools

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.

We are a leading hockey club dedicated to developing elite hockey talent, with over 45 years of history in outdoor and indoor hockey. Our club offers a top-quality environment for players to thrive, including our own clubhouse overlooking a water-based hockey pitch.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and deliver high-performance coaching sessions.
2. Develop and implement tailored training programmes focusing on technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of the game.
3. Analyse player performance and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
4. Collaborate with coaching staff for a cohesive player development approach.
5. Mentor and support players' personal and professional growth.
6. Contribute to the strategic direction of the performance programme.

Essential Qualifications

1. Proven coaching experience.
2. Strong understanding of high-performance hockey components.
3. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
4. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
5. Commitment to professional development.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Coaching certifications (e.g., England Hockey Level 2/3).
2. Experience with performance analysis tools.
3. Background in coaching individuals and teams.

What We Offer

1. Competitive remuneration.
2. Access to state-of-the-art facilities.
3. Supportive coaching environment.

Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your coaching philosophy and experience to the provided contact.