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3rd National Division (women)
We are hiring! Ipswich Hockey Club Women’s 1st Team are looking for a passionate head coach. The team have secured their National League status for the second season running, sitting mid-table in both seasons. Our facilities were recently renovated, with future plans for the venue in Ipswich. Can you coach and inspire a group of players with a wide range of experience? Are you passionate about hockey & improving yourself as a coach? Do you hold a UKCC England Hockey Sessional Coach qualification or be willing to work towards this before the start of the season? Are you eligible to work in the UK (UK passport or valid work permit)? Are you looking for a long-term coaching role? If you can answer YES to the questions above then you could be the coach/player coach we are looking for. Preseason starts at the end of July and the season runs from September to March. The National League winter break usually sees games pause at the end of November and restart after the indoor season, in February. To apply, please submit your CV, covering letter and references to 1st team manager Donna Mills on donnamills7@btinternet.com Any questions contact Donna via email or 07850 581531. Job description Our season runs from September to April, with pre-season normally starting in July. The role involves: o Pre-Season (starting in July) o 2 Training sessions per week. o All Saturday match days (may be some Sunday games weather/league dependent) o Possibly the Indoor season depending on candidate’s experience (December to February) This would ideally be a long-term appointment with a yearly review at the end of every season. The appointed person will be expected to fulfil all the duties of a Head coach. This includes but is not limited to: • Plan and deliver training sessions suitable for a team playing in the National League • Take part in weekly club and team selection • Player management • Deliver team tactics • Video analysis • Liaise with parents of U18 • Work with an Assistant Coach and Manager • Travel with the team to all games • Player recruitment • Squad fitness • Work alongside other club coaches in delivery of the club development plan We will also consider the possibility of a Player/Coach for the right candidate. You will need a minimum UKCC England Hockey Sessional Coach qualification or equivalent and be eligible to work in the UK (UK passport or valid work permit) and speak a good standard of English. Experience of coaching at a high level is desirable, as is working with high calibre athletes and Junior Internationals. This is a paid position with remuneration to be confirmed based upon qualifications, experience and the final role(s) agreed upon.
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Coaching opportunities
Possible coaching of other club teams & at local school.