St Albans HC: Head of Youth Hockey

St Albans HC is seeking a dynamic, engaging and highly organised Head of Youth Hockey to lead the delivery of our established outstanding youth hockey programme.

The Head of Youth will support and develop volunteer coaches and ensure clear and adaptable communication with youth and adult stakeholders. As a management committee member, you will represent the youth section and play a key role in shaping a high-quality, sustainable pathway for young players of all abilities (circa 300).

Commitment: Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sundays (including some youth cup matches).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and ongoing improvement of the youth coaching programme in line with the Club’s 5 Year Plan and England Hockey Talent Certification
• Model and deliver high quality and engaging coaching sessions
• Recruit, support and develop volunteer and youth paid coaches and administrators
• Promote youth leadership within the club
• Manage, oversee and review the Youth Budget and support the development of additional coaching programmes
• Develop and manage communications for the youth section and support the Age Group Admins/Managers
• With the management team, develop and maintain a structured transition pathway, ensuring players are confidently and successfully integrated into adult hockey
• Ensure inclusive provision across the youth section, creating opportunities for participation and development
• Maintain a clear and current understanding of safeguarding requirements and club policies

Experience Required:

This role is ideal for a strong and energetic leader who is passionate and has a keen interest in coach education, youth talent and development. Experience of strategic leadership and engagement of a large volunteer organisation is desirable. You have a commitment to supporting other coaches, your written and verbal communication and organisational/admin skills are a real strength.

You hold or are working towards a recognised hockey coaching qualification.

Remuneration: This is a paid role

Start Date: Early Summer 2026