Wilmslow HC – Men's Head Coach & Junior Coach

England and Great Britain Hockey; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local sports club in Wilmslow is seeking experienced coaches for various positions, including a Junior Coach to develop talents and possibly coach in schools. Responsibilities include planning effective sessions and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The ideal candidate should have a level 2 coaching qualification or be working towards it and demonstrate enthusiasm for player development.

Qualifications

• High-quality performance coaching in line with the EH single system.
• Experience of developing players and improving team performance.
• Working towards or holding a level 2 coaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions to enhance player performance.
• Act as a professional role model promoting an enjoyable atmosphere.
• Contribute to team selection and provide performance feedback.

Skills

Performance coaching

Player development

Tactical analysis

Education

Level 2 coaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Wilmslow Hockey Club Wilmslow, Cheshire is looking for experienced coaches for a range of positions, starting this season and continuing into next season and beyond.

Junior Coach: developing our junior players and potentially coaching in local schools.

Junior training is held on a Tuesday evening, Men’s training is on a Wednesday evening. There may be flexibility to change this for the right candidate(s).

Experience and qualifications

• High quality performance coaching to players, in line with the EH single system
• Enthusiasm for and experience of developing players and improving team performance
• Hold a level 2 coaching qualification or working towards it
• Have worked in a similar role as a Coach or Player Coach
• Safeguarding, First Aid training and DBS
• Post match tactical analysis with Veo Camera recordings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, deliver and evaluate (through safe, effective and relevant coaching sessions) the advancement of skill and performance of individual squad members and the squads as a whole
• Act as a positive and professional role model, displaying good coaching conduct at all times, promoting an enjoyable and inclusive atmosphere
• Contribute to weekly team selection and provide timely performance feedback to all squad players
• Work with other coaches and captains to maximise the development of players and squads – including helping identify and develop young talent
• Ensure that all coaching activities are compliant with government, EH and club guidelines and requirements to maintain safety for all participants
• Abide by and promote EH Spirit of Hockey, Equality Policy and Safeguarding and Protecting Young People policies
• Deliver pre-season training and assist in initial squad selection
• Saturday match attendance for M1s
• (Optional: have availability to coach periodically in local schools during school hours or after school).
• the coaching role(s) you would like to apply for
• a brief introduction to you, explaining why you think you would be suitable