EH Talent Academy Assistant Coach Role

The post-holder will support delivery of ‘day-to-day’ coaching for one of the Boys / Girls groups of c.25 athletes within the 4 hours per week. You will deliver quality individual & team focused coaching according to the England Hockey Talent System Framework & in line with planning developed by the University of Bristol Head of Hockey, Talent Academy Lead Coach &/or Talent Academy Group lead.

The successful candidate will

Deliver high-quality high intensity, person-centred coaching suitable for young athletes. Sessions to be game-based, representative learning, utilising other elements of the session design toolkit as appropriate.
Assist / coach / umpire matches in support of training groups.
Utilise Individual Development Plans to shape targeted coaching interventions. Use video & other tools as part of this.
Provide detailed, developmental feedback to athletes that reflects both individuals learning objectives & observed performance. Support formal written feedback processes as well as informal feedback integrated within sessions.
Contribute to fair and open, person focused selection processes, supporting all athletes with the same opportunities and an individual approach.
Lead, work alongside lead coach & the wider coaching team, embodying a culture of continuous improvement, development & teamwork.
Be part of planning meetings including for training planning, squad selection & communicate regularly with the Lead Coach / TA Head Coach.
Communicate with participants & key stakeholders within their networks in an open, supportive, positive, collaborative manner,