Friday Freestylers (Back2Hockey) Coach

Cambridge City Hockey Club, one of the leading clubs in the East of England, is seeking a Friday Freestylers Coach. This session is essentially “Back to Hockey”. The session takes place on Friday mornings, 9:30-10:45 at Wilberforce Road (CB3 0EQ). It is extremely popular with parents who work from home and those who can fit it into the school run plan. Both men and women take part. Ages range from late 20s to early 70s, with the average player being in their early 40s. 

In recent years the players have organised a few friendlies with local clubs. The atmosphere is very positive and the focus is on moving, enjoying the sport and developing the basics. 

Our current coach, Andy, has been doing this role for a long time and is keen to continue supporting the initiative but needs some flexibility so he is not present at every session. The proposal is to work together to ensure that each session has at least one of the coaches present.  

With that in mind we are able to appoint more than one person potentially. 

About the Role 

The successful candidate(s) will have proven experience in coaching basic skills and setting up drills. 

The players comprise of adults aged from their late 20s to early 70s. Some played a high level of hockey in the past, others are totally new to the game. All are united in their reason for being there – to have fun! 

The role will essentially be about facilitiating a safe and enjoyable session. Setting up drills and advancing skills gradually. 

About the club  

Cambridge City is long established as the centre of excellence for hockey in our area.  

We have teams spanning national league to entry level. We have produced a number of current senior international athletes but more importantly we have been a fundamental element in developing people. We are very proud of who our membership is and the Friday Freestylers is a critical part of our mission to serve the community.  

With that in mind we have introduced a variety of membership rates to help support participation for returning parents, young professionals and other concessions.  

Key Responsibilities   

• On an agreed schedule with other coaches deliver weekly training. 
• Develop talent in terms of skills and fitness.  

Key Requirements   

• Proven experience coaching participation / entry level hockey  
• Basic understanding of skills. 
• Demonstrable ability to lead training sessions.  
• Level 2 Coaching qualification or higher (or equivalent).   
• Pass DBS enhanced check (club will pay for this for the preferred candidates before the appointment is confirmed)  
• First Aid qualified  
• Safeguarding trained  
• Right to live and work in the UK