Tulse Hill & Dulwich HC: Junior Lead Coach (Girls)

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

Job summary

A local sports club in the City of London is looking for a Junior Lead Coach (Girls) to oversee the coaching program and manage volunteers. This role involves planning high-quality coaching sessions and requires at least an EH Coach Award. Candidates should have experience in coaching and a commitment to player development. The position offers flexible hours with competitive pay based on experience.

Benefits

Funding for coaching qualifications

Opportunity for additional coaching roles

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching players and leading sessions in a junior section.
• Familiar with England Hockey’s Future Talent Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coaching programme and manage coaches/volunteers.
• Plan and deliver high-quality sessions throughout the season.
• Provide pitch-side coaching for regular fixtures.

Skills

Coaching players

Team management

Player development

Education

EH Coach Award / Level 2 qualified

Valid Safeguarding & Protecting Children certificate

Tools

DBS enhanced check

Job description

Tulse Hill & Dulwich HC: Junior Lead Coach (Girls)

THD Hockey Club is looking to recruit enthusiastic, inspiring and skilled coaches to join the junior section. THD is a large club based in South East London with over 850 active members, featuring a thriving junior section for ages 6 to 18, as well as PHOENIX, 16 adult teams and 4 veteran teams. The club operates out of Dulwich College, James Allen's Girls School and Alleyn's School.

In 2024, THD Phoenix was recognised by England Hockey and shortlisted for the annual Diversity and Inclusion Champion award. THD Phoenix provides free hockey to state‑school primary children. The club is working toward the national Club Mark accreditation in partnership with England Hockey.

The Junior section is led by the Director of Junior Hockey. We are looking for Junior Coaches to lead the girls’ sections. Successful candidates will oversee the annual coaching programme for one or more age groups, liaise with the Coach Coordinator and Group Captain(s) regarding coach and volunteer support/allocations, and manage weekly team selections. Weekly availability for our Sunday training/fixtures programme is essential; mid‑week sessions (Thursday 6‑7 am at Dulwich College) are desirable.

We welcome female coaches, aspiring female coaches and coaches from minority backgrounds who may not fully meet all criteria. The club offers funding for coaching qualifications and relevant training.

These positions could be combined with other coaching roles within the club (junior/senior). Further opportunities will be discussed during the application process.

• Girls Junior Coach

Reporting To: Director of Junior Hockey

Hours: Minimum 1.5 hours (ideally 3 hours) on pitch every Sunday throughout the season, plus off‑pitch management time. Mid‑week hours with the age group are desirable. Additional Sunday/mid‑week coaching hours may be available if desired, working with other age/gender groups in a lead or assistant capacity.

Coaching Rate: To be negotiated with the club, dependent on knowledge, experience and linked to coaching qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the coaching programme and manage coaches/volunteers for the age group(s).
• Plan and deliver high‑quality sessions throughout the season, demonstrating a golden thread of player development.
• Provide pitch‑side coaching for regular fixtures and run internal/external mini‑tournaments for the age group.
• Responsible for weekly team selections.
• Support the Head Coach for the section in providing England Hockey Player Pathway nominations to the Director of Hockey on time, and provide regular feedback on player development and support requirements.
• Ensure all sessions run safely and report incidents, injuries and/or welfare concerns.

Qualifications:

• EH Coach Award / Level 2 qualified (or equivalent)
• Valid Safeguarding & Protecting Children certificate (UK Coaching)
• DBS enhanced check (must be completed before appointment is confirmed)
• Right to live and work in the UK

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience of coaching players and leading sessions in a junior section.
• Experience of working in a junior performance environment (desirable).
• Familiar with England Hockey’s Future Talent Strategy and Talent Development Framework (strong understanding desirable).

Please send your CV or any queries to: [e-mail] (Subject: Junior Coach Application)