Cambridge City HC: Men's Club Session Coach

Cambridge City Hockey Club, one of the leading clubs in the East of England, is seeking a Mens Club Session coach. The successful candidate will deliver a combined session for the Mens 3rd, 4th and 5th XI teams. This is on a Wednesday evening, 20:00-21:30, at Wilberforce Road (CB3 0EQ). 

The club session delivers hockey training for a broad mix of abilities and experience. Players range from first time hockey players to former national league and current Masters international athletes. Despite the mix the sessions are competitive and players are expected to commit to training intensely.   

About the Role 

The successful candidate will have proven experience in technical coaching, basic theories of attack and defence and empowering players to contribute to the team dynamic. They will be supported by captains and committee members who are in attendance. 

The teams are made up of a mixture of adults and juniors, including former senior internationals, current masters internationals, Talent Centre and Talent Academy Athletes.  

The coaching team at Cambridge City is just that – a team. An ability to work with others is fundamental and an understanding of the club’s vision and ambition will be key.  

About the club  

Cambridge City is long established as the centre of excellence for hockey in our area. Our 1st XI squads have a strong history of national league hockey and our womens teams have undergone a period of significant growth and success.   

The club has helped produce a number of current senior internationals including, but not limited to, Tess Howard, James Albery, Katie Curtis, Rhodri Furlong and Becca Daniel, Euan Gilmour and Gordon Armour amongst others.   

While elite performance and delivering on pitch is a cornerstone of our operation we are, at our heart, a community club. We have policies in place to ensure anyone can play hockey and that they enjoy the benefits of our wonderful sport. From junior to senior hockey we have active members from ages 4 to over 70. We have a vibrant social scene – with weekly socials throughout the season and much of the summer.   

In recent years we have begun international tours, with destinations including Oslo and now we are looking at the likes of Germany and Belgium.  

Key Responsibilities   

• Lead and deliver weekly mens club training.   
• Work with coaching colleagues and captains to deliver the club strategy and priorities.   
• Develop talent in terms of skills, decision making and mindset.  
• Support player recruitment and retention strategies where appropriate.   
• Provide regular feedback. 

Performance Support   

• Veo video  
• Coach development funding available (with agreement of Treasurer)  

Key Requirements   

• Proven experience coaching participation hockey  
• Basic understanding of tactics and skills. 
• Demonstrable ability to lead training sessions. 
• Experience developing players.   
• 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  
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