Head Coach - Mens 1s/2s

Wilmslow Hockey Club is looking for an experienced Head Coach.

• Men’s Head Coach: developing Men’s 1/2s (Our M1s play in the NW Division 1). Collaborating with Men’s 3s/Dev and Junior section coaches to ensure players progress through the squads.

Men’s training is held on a Wednesday evening on our own astro.

We are looking for an experienced coach to develop our top teams towards promotion and to develop our lower teams and juniors in their respective leagues.
 
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 be working towards it.
• Have worked in a similar role as a Coach or Player Coach (Player coach might be suitable for top teams).
• Safeguarding training and DBS.

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 Code of Ethics & Behaviour, 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 M1 fixtures and some lower fixtures
• (Optional: have availability to coach periodically in local schools during school hours or after school).