Men's 1st & 2nd Team Coach

Wilmslow Hockey Club is looking for an experienced coach to develop our Men’s 1/2s for the remainder of this season and beyond.  

Men’s training is on a Wednesday evening at our own pitch.

Experience and qualifications:

• High quality performance coaching to players, in line with the EH single system
• Enthusiasm for and experience of developing players and improving team performance
• Hold a level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent) or working towards it
• Have worked in a similar role as a Coach or Player Coach
• Safeguarding, First Aid training and DBS
• Post match tactical analysis with Veo Camera recordings 

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, deliver and evaluate (through safe, effective and relevant coaching sessions) the advancement of skill and performance of individual squad members and the squads as a whole
• Act as a positive and professional role model, displaying good coaching conduct at all times, promoting an enjoyable and inclusive atmosphere
• Contribute to weekly team selection and provide timely performance feedback to all squad players
• Work with other coaches and captains to maximise the development of players and squads – including helping identify and develop young talent
• Ensure that all coaching activities are compliant with government, EH and club guidelines and requirements to maintain safety for all participants
• Abide by and promote EH Spirit of Hockey, Equality Policy and Safeguarding and Protecting Young People policies
• Deliver pre-season training and assist in initial squad selection
• Saturday match attendance – ideally for all M1s fixtures and some M2 fixtures
• (Optional: have availability to coach periodically in local schools during school hours or after school).