University of Bath HC are looking for a Coach for our Men’s 2ndXI for the coming 2025/26 season. The Men’s 2XI will be competing in the BUCS South Premier League. As a team, our objective will be to establish ourselves as a Top 6 team in the BUCS South Premier League as well as to develop players of a 1stXI (BUCS National Premier League) standard to push the Performance Hockey Programme at the University of Bath. We are looking for a coach to lead weekly Monday training sessions and ideally take the team on Wednesday matchdays.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging and tailored weekly training sessions on Monday evenings
* Availability to coach team on Wednesday matchdays is preferable but not essential
* Take an active role in the development of players pushing to play 1stXI hockey
* Monitor performance and provide feedback to players
* Communicate and collaborate with the 1stXI Head Coach on systems of play, player development and feedback.
* Work closely with the team captain and senior players to ensure a positive atmosphere and provide support for all.
Experience and Approach
* A coaching qualification of EH Level 2 or equivalent is desirable. However, we will consider applicants without a formal qualification but with sufficient relevant coaching experience.
* Technical and tactical expertise
* Proven track record of player development
* Motivated and ambitious individual with excellent people skills
* Experience in a similar role may be advantageous but is not essential
Pay: Competitive and commensurate to coaching qualifications and experience
To apply for the role or for further information, please send a CV and cover letter to Ben Knights at bpdk20@bath.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close applications prior to the stated deadline.
To apply for the role or for further information, please send a CV and cover letter to Ben Knights at bpdk20@bath.ac.uk
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