Stockton HC: Women's Player/Coach (Paid Role)

Women's Player/Coach (Paid Role) – Stockton Hockey Club

Stockton Hockey Club are seeking an ambitious and driven Women's Player/Coach to lead and develop our women’s section. This is a paid coaching opportunity with flexibility for the right candidate to combine playing and coaching.

The Club

Stockton Hockey Club is a welcoming, ambitious and community-driven club with clear plans for growth.

We are entering an exciting phase, including:

Launch of a Women's 2nd XI 
Continued expansion of our junior section 
Building a clear player pathway into senior hockey 
Our aim is to create a competitive, sustainable ladies section with depth and long-term success.

The Role

We are looking for a paid Player/Coach (or Coach) to coach our Women's performance group (1s & 2s).

This is a key role within the club, offering the opportunity to:

Shape the direction of a growing ladies section 
Develop players across multiple levels 
Play competitive hockey (if applicable) 
Key Responsibilities

Deliver structured, high-quality training sessions (pre-season & in-season) 
Lead/support the team on matchdays (Saturdays) 
Work with captains on tactics, structure and playing style 
Support junior transition into senior hockey 
Help establish and grow the Women's 2nd XI 
Build a positive, inclusive and ambitious culture 
Support player recruitment and retention 

About You

Experienced coach or player/coach 
Passionate about developing players and building teams 
Strong communicator with leadership qualities 
Organised, reliable, and committed 
Excited by an ambitious, long-term project 
Desirable:

Coaching qualifications (or working towards) 
Experience with junior development 
Strong playing background 

What We Offer

Paid coaching role (competitive, dependent on experience) 
Opportunity to shape and grow a ladies section 
Support from a committed committee and club structure 
Flexibility to combine playing and coaching 
A positive, ambitious club environment