Wilmslow HC: Men's, Women's, Juniors Coaches

We have our own modern pitch with spectator stand, clubhouse/bar, changing and car parking all on site.  We have 7 senior teams and several junior teams.  We offer a social & family environment for all to learn and play hockey at all levels.  Please join us and develop your coaching career here!

Wilmslow Hockey Club is looking to hire:

• a Men’s Head Coach to develop our Men’s 1/2s (training Wednesday evening; Saturday matches)
• a Women's Head Coach to develop our Women's 1/2s (training Tuesday evening, Saturday matches)
• a Women's Coach to develop our Women's 3/4/5s (training Tuesday evening)
• a Junior Coach to develop our Juniors (training Tuesday evening; plus optional school hours).

Experience and qualifications:

• High quality performance coaching to players, in line with the EH 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 coaching – top teams only
• (Optional: available to coach periodically in local schools during school hours or after school).