Hockey Women's 1st Team Head Coach

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a coach for the Women’s 1st Team in hockey. This role involves delivering effective coaching programs, managing trials, and mentoring student coaches. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to developing players within an equal opportunities framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering coaching programs.
• Ability to manage teams and mentor student coaches.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coaching to improve player performance.
• Plan and deliver pre-season and mid-season training.
• Lead and manage the 1st team.

Skills

Coaching

Management

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Closing date: 3 August 2025
Location: Huddersfield
Region: Yorkshire
Employment type: Contract
Salary: £25 per Hour

Description

Job Details: The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management, and organisation to the University of Huddersfield Hockey Women’s 1st Team. This team competes in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will primarily be responsible for coaching the 1st team, mentoring student coaches, managing the club trial process, and liaising with other club coaches. The team trains once a week at the Storthes Hall Astroturf and plays across the Northern region on Wednesdays in BUCS.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective coaching programme to improve the performance and experience of players.
• Plan and deliver pre-season training in September and after the mid-season break in January.
• Lead the 1st team with input from the assistant coach and team captains, including squad selection and maintaining transparent selection processes and pathways.
• Assist in recruiting students for coaching opportunities and support those pursuing coaching qualifications within the club.
• Provide regular reports on team and club performance to the Students’ Union.
• Collaborate with ActiveHud, the Students’ Union, and committee members to develop hockey at the university.
• Ensure all sessions adhere to Health and Safety regulations.
• Work within an equal opportunities framework.