Men's Sessional Coach

England and Great Britain Hockey; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established club in Croydon is on the lookout for a passionate Head Coach to lead and inspire its men's hockey teams. This role offers the chance to work closely with dedicated coaches and deliver engaging training sessions, ensuring players of all abilities thrive. The club prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and strong community ties, making it an ideal place for anyone looking to make a significant impact in the sport. With flexible opportunities to support matchdays and a commitment to player development, this position is perfect for those eager to contribute to a vibrant hockey culture.

Qualifications

• Level 2 coaching qualification or significant coaching experience.
• Experience in setting session plans for hockey clubs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sessions across the men's section, supporting performance and development squads.
• Provide matchday support and coaching for Men's 1st XI.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Communication Skills

Session Planning

Motivational Skills

Education

Level 2 Coaching Qualification

Experience with Adult Teams

Job description

Addiscombe Hockey Club is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Head Coach for the 2025/26 season and beyond.

Addiscombe HC is a friendly club in the heart of Croydon, with pitches and Clubhouse easily accessible by public transport. Recently refurbished bar, and exceptionally social members, Addiscombe is the place to be for hockey in Croydon.

We have four men's teams, two ladies teams and a thriving junior section with over 150 members aged 4-18. All our adult teams play competitive hockey in South East England.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and friendly Coach to support our men's section. Working closely with our Head Coach and our existing Men's Coach, you'll deliver sessions across the men's section, working equally with our performance and development squads, ensuring that both groups have excellent and robust session plans in place.

Our training programme for the men's section takes place on Wednesday evenings from 8pm to 9.30pm at Royal Russell School in Croydon, with whom we have an excellent partnership. There may also be opportunities, depending on your availability, to travel with the Men's 1st XI on Saturdays and provide matchday support and coaching too.

About you

You'll ideally be Level 2 qualified, or have significant coaching experience across a range of adult abilities, and will have previously set session plans for a hockey club.

You'll be friendly, personable, and a great communicator, and able to motivate players.

Remuneration will be dependent on experience - starting from £30 per hour.

Other opportunities

We also have a range of other opportunities available within our coaching team:

Head Coach - We are seeking a Head Coach to lead and set the overall coaching strategy for the Club (starting from £35 p/hr)
Junior coaches - We have a range of coaching opportunities on Sunday mornings between 9am and 12.30pm depending on the age group (starting from £30 p/hr)

Anyone interested in the role should express their interest on email [e-mail] by 31 July 2025. A hockey CV would be helpful if one is available.