ICSM Ladies Hockey Coach

Exciting opportunity to coach the 1st and 2nd team for Imperial Medics Ladies Hockey Club

We are a university hockey team based in Dukes Meadows, Barnes, West London. 

This role involves coaching our 1XI and 2XI teams to run trainings focusing on tactics in game play and further developing hockey skills. Both teams had a very successful 2024/25 season after both being promoted last year, and the 2XI being promoted again for the upcoming season. 

The 1XI will be playing in BUCS South Eastern Tier 1 league in the 2025/26 season. They have been incredibly successful for the last few years and are looking for a highly motivated coach interested in a high performance, supportive hockey environment.

The 2XI will be playing in BUCS South Eastern Tier 3 league in the 2025/26 season.

We are looking for a coach with good hockey experience who can help both teams progress in leagues and tournaments. We are looking for a coach who will work with both the 1XI and 2XI captains to formulate drills and trainings centred to improve hockey ability and gameplay strategy within both teams. 

Responsibilities: 

- plan and run engaging weekly training sessions to develop and strengthen both teams. (10 sessions in Term 1 and 10 sessions in Term 2 per season) 

- Enthusiasm for and experience developing players and improving performance 

- Good knowledge of game strategy and tactics 

- Work with both captains to maximise the development of players within their teams

- Preferably have a Level 2 UK coaching qualification or would be keen to work towards it

- Experience as either a coach or player at a high-performance level of hockey is vital 

- First aid training and DBS 

Our main priority is to find an individual who will help push our players to their highest potential and help us reach our goals for the season. We would like a coach who can fully embrace the culture of our club and inspire and motivate our players.