Old Cranleighan HC: Performance Coach Needed

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Junior Performance Coach to join our coaching team at Old Cranleighan Hockey Club. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering hockey sessions to young athletes and help drive our club’s exciting outreach initiatives in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach junior hockey sessions at Old Cranleighan Hockey Club.
• Deliver high-quality training sessions for performance players on Friday evenings, focusing on developing advanced skills and competitive team play.
• Must be available to coach on Friday evenings.
• Active participation in our daytime outreach programme, delivering hockey-based activities at local schools, clubs, and community centers according to the outlined outreach schedules.
• Create fun, engaging sessions for children aged from infant school through to Year 6, adapting for different abilities.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable coaching experience, ideally with juniors.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and able to inspire young athletes.
• UK work eligibility (right to live and work in the UK).
• Availability for both Friday evenings and daytime sessions for outreach programmes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Safeguarding and first aid certification (desirable)

Desirable Attributes:

• Ability to work as part of a coaching team.
• Flexible and adaptable to different environments.
• Commitment to ongoing personal development as a coach.