Head Coach for our Men's and Women's 1st XI squads

Northumbria University; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A competitive university in North East England is seeking a passionate Head Coach for its Men's and Women's 1st XI hockey teams. The role involves leading training and match preparations, supporting player development, and fostering a high-performance environment. Candidates should have experience coaching at a performance level and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and the chance to make a significant impact during the 2025/26 season.

Benefits

Competitive payment

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at performance level (university, club, or higher).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver structured, engaging training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Men's and Women's 1st XI teams for the 2025/26 season.
• Support player development and drive performance on and off the pitch.
• Organize training sessions and match preparations.

Skills

Experience coaching at performance level

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Planning and delivering training sessions

Job description

We are seeking a coach to take on the role of Head Coach for our Men's and Women's 1st XI squads. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to work with competitive university hockey teams, supporting player development and driving performance on and off the pitch.

Commitment:

• Training nights: Monday and Friday evenings
• Match days: Primarily BUCS Wednesdays (attendance not essential)

Remuneration:

Competitive payment provided by the university

We are looking for passionate and experienced coaches to lead our Men's and Women's 1st XI teams for the 2025/26 season.

Minimum requirements:

• Experience coaching at performance level (university, club, or higher)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to plan and deliver structured, engaging training sessions

If you're passionate about high-level university hockey and keen to develop talented players in a competitive environment, we'd love to hear from you.