Men’s 1st XI Hockey Coach — Lead & Develop the Dragons

England and Great Britain Hockey; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration negotiable

Level 2 coaching certificate funding

Initial 1-year contract with extension

Club committee support

Job summary

Huddersfield Dragons Hockey Club seeks an ambitious Head Coach for the Men’s 1st XI. You will design performance-focused weekly training, plan in-season programmes, and lead player development and recruitment to sustain league competitiveness.

You will build a high-performance culture within a supportive club and drive a distinctive Dragons style of play across squads. An England Hockey Level 2 coaching qualification is preferred, with funding available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching hockey at a competitive club or university level.
• Strong understanding of modern tactical hockey and evaluating performance.
• Ability to build a high-performance culture while keeping a positive team environment.
• Holding or progressing towards England Hockey Level 2 Sessional-Coaching qualification.
• Excellent motivational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high quality, performance-focused weekly training sessions.
• Plan and deliver in-season programmes and January resets.
• Lead the selection process with input from the captain and ensure transparency.
• Prepare the team for league competition and lead from the sideline at matches.
• Support individual player development and recruitment across the club.
• Develop a Dragons style of play with other coaches and define roles.

Skills

Coaching hockey at competitive club/un

Tactical hockey leadership

High-performance culture

England Hockey Level 2 Sessional-Coach

Motivation & communication

Education

England Hockey Level 2 Sessional-Coaching qualification

Job description

Huddersfield Dragons Hockey Club seeks an ambitious Head Coach for the Men’s 1st XI. You will design performance-focused weekly training, plan in-season programmes, and lead player development and recruitment to sustain league competitiveness.

You will build a high-performance culture within a supportive club and drive a distinctive Dragons style of play across squads. An England Hockey Level 2 coaching qualification is preferred, with funding available.