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4th Regional Division (men)
Men’s Development Coach Vacancy
Waltham Forest Hockey Club is looking for a new Men’s Development Coach to develop and improved the 3rd, 4th and 5th team squads. The goal is to build depth across the men's section to support our goal of becoming a National League club by the 2024/25 season.
The Club
Waltham Forest Hockey Club (WFHC) aspires to be the most progressive and inclusive field hockey club in North East London. Founded in 1989 we were recognised as England Hockey’s Club of the Season 2013 and we are ambitious about laying foundations for future success.
The Squads
The 2020/21 season has been one of transition and a handful of significant changes present exciting opportunities for a new head coach.
The squads are spread across the Eastern Hockey Leagues with the 5s in Division 9 South East to the 3s in Division 5 South East. The 3rd team were on course for promotion before the season was curtailed) whilst a youth "otters" side will replace the 4th team in the upcoming season, providing an exciting opportunity to develop and progress promising youngsters who have come through the club's thriving youth system. Moreover, captains across the teams will be replaced for the new season offering the opportunity to build strong coach/captain relationships from the ground up.
The Role
To achieve our aims we need a dynamic and forward-thinking coach. Successful applicants will need to bring a competitive nature, excellent relationship development skills, innovative and creative training ideas that bring the most out of the squads.
Having a holistic approach to coaching is also vital to ensure the Men’s section operates as a cohesive unit with seamless pathways between the development and top two sides. In return, the club is open to listening to recommendations and requests to ensure you are equipped to deliver on the club’s objectives.
The role begins with pre-season training and friendlies in August prior to the start of the league. Training and home matches during the regular season are held at Walthamstow Academy.
This would ideally be a long-term appointment with a yearly review at the end of every season with accountabilities agreed prior to the commencement of the season.
Duties include but are not limited to: -Plan and deliver training sessions suitable for teams playing across various leagues - Take part in weekly club and team selection where required - Deliver effective team tactics to provide platforms for success on match days - Work with Performance Officer and relevant Men’s Captains on development, selection, training sessions and team tactics, ensuring that open communication is upheld throughout the entire season - Help identify leading young players across WFHC, working with other coaches and captains to manage their development towards the Men’s performance teams - Monitor performance and provide feedback to players
You will need a minimum UK Level 2 coaching Qualification, or at least working towards an equivalent qualification. You must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid UK/EU passport or valid work permit and speak a good standard of English.
Experience of coaching or playing at a high level is desirable.
This is a paid position with remuneration to be confirmed based upon qualifications, experience and the final role agreed upon.
Location: Walthamstow Academy, Billet Road, Walthamstow
Salary: Competitive and negotiable
Registering interest
Please send your coaching CV and a covering letter to Vikram Jones, Performance Officer on performance@walthamforesthc.co.uk
Required Skills
Tactical, Communication, Trainer, Game strategy, Skills development
Offerings
Compensation
Salary: Competitive and negotiable <p> Please send your coaching CV and a covering letter to Vikram Jones, Performance Officer on performance@walthamforesthc.co.uk
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Ladies 1st XI Head Coach Vacancy <p> Waltham Forest Hockey Club is looking for a new Ladies 1st XI Head Coach to develop the squad and help us build towards our goal of reaching the National League competition by the 2027/2028 season. <br> <p> The Club <p> Waltham Forest Hockey Club (WFHC) aspires to be the most progressive and inclusive field hockey club in North East London. Founded in 1989 we were recognised as England Hockey’s Club of the Season 2013 and we are ambitious about laying foundations for future success. <br> <p> The Squad <p> The 20/21 season has been one of transition and a handful of significant changes present exciting opportunities for a new head coach. <p> A thriving youth academy has led to a new crop of promising youngsters emerging to challenge for first team places and the foundations are there for a talented and ambitious squad to progress up the league and challenge for promotion in the near future. The squad was on track to retain its place in the East Region Division 2 West and whilst the current skipper has stepped down, she had already been replaced by a new captain. The new Ladies 1st XI Head Coach will have the opportunity to build a strong coach/captain relationship from the ground up. <br> <p> The Role <p> To achieve our aims we need a dynamic and forward-thinking coach. Successful applicants will need to bring a competitive nature, excellent relationship development skills, innovative match day strategies and creative training ideas that bring the most out of the squad. <p> Having a holistic approach to coaching is also vital to ensure the Ladies section operates as a cohesive unit with seamless pathways between the top two sides. In return, the club is open to listening to recommendations and requests to ensure you are equipped to deliver on the club’s objectives. <p> The role begins with pre-season training and friendlies in August prior to the start of the league. Training and home matches during the regular season are held at Walthamstow Academy which run between September and April. <p> This would ideally be a long-term appointment with a yearly review at the end of every season with accountabilities agreed prior to the commencement of the season. <p> Duties include but are not limited to: - Plan and deliver training sessions suitable for a team playing in East 2 Division and above - Attend all match days at weekends (including a warm up and post-match debrief) - Take part in weekly club and team selection - Deliver effective team tactics on match days with adaptability - Work with Performance Officer and Ladies 2nd XI Coach and Captain on development, selection, training sessions and team tactics, ensuring that open communication is upheld throughout the entire season - Help identify leading young players across WFHC, working with other coaches and captains to manage their development towards the Ladies performance teams - Monitor performance and provide feedback to players <p> We will also consider the possibility of a Player/Coach for the right candidate. <p> You will need a minimum UK Level 2 coaching Qualification, or at least working towards this qualification, or equivalent. You must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid UK/EU passport or valid work permit and speak a good standard of English. <p> Experience of coaching or playing at a high level is desirable, preferably at national level competition. <p> This is a paid position with remuneration to be confirmed based upon qualifications, experience and the final role agreed upon. <p> Location: Walthamstow Academy, London <p> Salary: Competitive and negotiable <br> <p> Registering interest <p> Please send your coaching CV and a covering letter to Vikram Jones, Performance Officer on performance@walthamforesthc.co.uk
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