Women’s 1st/2nd XI Lead Coach

England and Great Britain Hockey; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

England and Great Britain Hockey is seeking a passionate coach to lead and develop the ladies section at Folkestone Optimist HC, guiding the 1st and 2nd XI teams. The role entails creating dynamic training sessions, delivering feedback, and collaborating with other coaches. Applicants must hold relevant coaching qualifications and be self-employed for tax purposes.

Benefits

Competitive pay linked to qualifications and experience

Opportunities for additional paid coaching at Development Centres

Qualifications

• Hold a current First Aid certificate.
• Have the England Hockey Sessional Qualification or Level 2 equivalent.
• Attend a Safeguarding Children Workshop within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop coaching plans and deliver training sessions for ladies 1st & 2nd XI.
• Coach the 1st XI for friendly, league, and cup games.
• Collaborate with other coaches for a consistent coaching approach.

Skills

Coaching

Team Development

Player Progression

Education

England Hockey Sessional Qualification or Level 2 equivalent

Current First Aid certificate

Job description

We are looking for a coach who is passionate about hockey, with a desire to take talented team/s, players and the ladies section forward, to carry on the excellent work of the previous ladies lead coach. The right person will be setting the strategic direction not only for the 1st/2nd XIs but of the whole ladies club.

After 3 years in the South East Prem where the 1st XI finished in 4th place in the 2023/24 season, they are now looking to go straight back having been relegated last season. They will join the 2nd XI in South East Division East 1 in September.

Folkestone Optimist HC is an ever-growing Kent club which will run 6 Women's teams from September 2025 for the first time. It also has 8 Men's teams and a thriving junior section. Many of our juniors represent Kent Hockey with others attending an EH Talent Academy.

Role & Responsibilites

The role is a paid position which includes but is not limited to:

• Develop coaching plans to give dynamic training sessions to the ladies 1st & 2nd XI.
• Deliver the pre-season programme.
• Deliver training sessions, currently once a week on Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.30pm.
• Coach 1st XI for friendlies, league and cup games on match days, home and away.
• Provide developmental feedback from matches to both the squad and individuals.
• Progress individual players.
• Collaborate with other coaches to achieve a consistant approach to coaching across the ladies section.
• Report to the Ladies Coordinator and work with the ladies 1st & 2nd XI captains.

Required

• Hold at least the England Hockey Sessional Qualification or Level 2 equivalent.
• Have attended a Safeguarding Children Workshop in the last 3 years (or be willing to attend at the next possible opportunity).
• Hold a current First Aid ceritificate.
• Is based in the UK.

As a ClubMark club this appointment is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check.The applicant must be classed as self-employed for tax purposes and must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay- competitive and linked to coaching qualifications and experience.

There may be other paid opportunities coaching at a Development Centre that runs at the club and school outreach.

Please send your CV to include 2 references and the reasons for applying for this position or for further information or any questions on the role to - [e-mail]