Hockey Coach

Overview

Market Harborough Hockey Club is seeking a passionate, skilled, and dedicated Coach (or Coaches) to lead our senior men’s and women’s sections for the 2026/27 season. We are flexible to consider the position for one, or both, of the senior sections. Based in Leicestershire in the East Midlands, Market Harborough HC is a forward-thinking and inclusive club catering to a diverse group of hockey enthusiasts. We currently run three men’s and two women’s senior teams playing in the Midlands Hockey Adult Leagues.

Responsibilities

• Training Sessions: conduct senior training sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm (currently the women train on Tuesday and the men train on Wednesday).
• Game Days: lead the teams during home games when available, typically held on Saturdays, occasionally Sundays (approximately 1.5–2 hours per game).
• Strategy Development: develop and implement effective game strategies and tactics.
• Player Development: focus on enhancing the technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of players’ performances.
• Team Selection: assess players’ abilities and select team line-ups for matches, working with the captains for team selection.
• Mentoring: provide guidance and mentorship to players, fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Essential: EH Level 2 hockey coaching qualification or above (or equivalent, or working towards Level 2), UK Visa, and ability to travel to training sessions.
• Desirable: experience in coaching at club level.
• Skills: excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Personal Qualities: passionate about hockey, enthusiastic, flexible, team-oriented, and able to inspire others.

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