Performance Development Assistant Coach (3XI Lead)

England and Great Britain Hockey; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Edinburgh University Men’s Hockey Club seeks a passionate part-time Performance Development Assistant Coach to lead training and manage match days for the 3XI squad. Ideal candidates will possess a Scottish Hockey Level 1 qualification and experience in high-level hockey, contributing to the development of talented athletes. Benefits include membership and support for further training.

Benefits

PlayerLayer kit

Student priced Sport & Exercise membership

Access to development opportunities

Financial assistance with coaching qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in playing or coaching hockey to a high level.
• Dedication to promoting high standards in the squad.
• Desire for personal development of athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Performance Development Head Coach in training sessions.
• Be the match day lead for the 3XI’s competitions.
• Conduct training sessions twice a week.

Skills

Coaching skills

Player management

Enthusiasm

Education

Scottish Hockey Level 1 Coaching Qualification

Job description

Performance Development Assistant Coach (3XI Lead)

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Performance Development Assistant Coach (3XI Lead)

Edinburgh University Men's Hockey Club Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh University Men’s Hockey Club (EUMHC) are seeking an enthusiastic, driven coach to assist the Performance Development Head Coach in leading the Performance Development Squad’s (2XI/3XI) training sessions, and to be the matchday lead for the 3XI.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a group of talented athletes playing in BUCS Scotland 1 & 2, and Scottish Hockey Regional League 1 & 2, as well as the BUCS and Reserve Cups.

Applicants should have experience in playing or coaching hockey to a high level, as well as good player management skills. Applicants should be dedicated and able to promote and solidify high standards within the squad. Coaching applicants must have obtained a Scottish Hockey Level 1 Coaching Qualification (or equivalent) and have a real desire for the personal development of athletes in a performance environment.

This part time role will include assisting the Performance Development Head Coach for two training sessions per week (Mondays and Thursdays) as well as being the match day lead for the majority of the 3XI’s Scottish Hockey (Saturdays; Regional League 2) and BUCS (Wednesdays; Scotland 2) matches.

Benefits include 1 piece of PlayerLayer kit, student priced Sport & Exercise membership, access to development opportunities via Coaching & Volunteering Academy, financial assistance with coaching qualifications, as well as other benefits outlined on the Sport Union Website.

Full job description available at: https://www.euhc.co.uk/work-with-us

To apply, please send applications to Tom Anderton at [e-mail] with a CV detailing your interest and experience for the role.