Men's 2nd Team Coach

England and Great Britain Hockey; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Bath HC is seeking a dedicated Coach for the Men’s 2ndXI for the 2025/26 season. This role involves leading training sessions, developing players, and collaborating with the 1stXI Head Coach to push the Performance Hockey Programme. Candidates should have a coaching qualification or relevant experience and be motivated individuals with excellent people skills.

Qualifications

• Technical and tactical expertise
• Proven track record of player development
• Experience in a similar role may be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging training sessions on Mondays
• Collaborate with the 1stXI Head Coach on player development
• Monitor performance and provide feedback to players

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Player Development

Education

Coaching qualification of EH Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

University of Bath HC are looking for a Coach for our Men’s 2ndXI for the coming 2025/26 season. The Men’s 2XI will be competing in the BUCS South Premier League. As a team, our objective will be to establish ourselves as a Top 6 team in the BUCS South Premier League as well as to develop players of a 1stXI (BUCS National Premier League) standard to push the Performance Hockey Programme at the University of Bath. We are looking for a coach to lead weekly Monday training sessions and ideally take the team on Wednesday matchdays.
Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and tailored weekly training sessions on Monday evenings
• Availability to coach team on Wednesday matchdays is preferable but not essential
• Take an active role in the development of players pushing to play 1stXI hockey
• Monitor performance and provide feedback to players
• Communicate and collaborate with the 1stXI Head Coach on systems of play, player development and feedback.
• Work closely with the team captain and senior players to ensure a positive atmosphere and provide support for all.

Experience and Approach

• A coaching qualification of EH Level 2 or equivalent is desirable. However, we will consider applicants without a formal qualification but with sufficient relevant coaching experience.
• Technical and tactical expertise
• Proven track record of player development
• Motivated and ambitious individual with excellent people skills
• Experience in a similar role may be advantageous but is not essential

Pay: Competitive and commensurate to coaching qualifications and experience
To apply for the role or for further information, please send a CV and cover letter to Ben Knights at [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close applications prior to the stated deadline.

To apply for the role or for further information, please send a CV and cover letter to Ben Knights at [e-mail]