COLTS LEAD COACH
We are looking for a talented, experienced and enthusiastic hockey coach to join our team at Reading Hockey. We are looking for someone to work within our Colts Junior Programme to co-ordinate and lead the coaching for a key age group. Availability for both mid-week sessions and Sunday fixtures/training is essential. This role could be combined with other hours across multiple age groups to create a larger package for the right candidate.

Job Title: Age Group Lead Coach
Purpose: To provide coaching to players across age group and co-ordinate the running of the age group Head of Colts Coaching
Reporting to: Head of Colts Coaching
Hours: Minimum 2.5 per week, additional hours available to be discussed with candidate.
Duties and responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the Hockey Coach are as follows (this list is not exhaustive):
• To provide hockey coaching to groups and teams at days and times as agreed with the Head of Colts Coaching
• To plan and lead the development of all players within the age group
• To provide the Head of Colts Coaching with information as required in relation to the progress of individuals and teams
• To undertake any administrative work required
• To prepare pupils for competitions/matches (as appropriate)
• To attend matches or other fixtures, as agreed with the Head of Colts Coaching
• To act in a professional manner, maintaining good order among children and safeguarding their health and safety
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children according to club policies and procedures
• To assist with any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Colts Coaching

Qualifications:
• Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Hockey or EH Sessional Coach Award (or willingness to complete one ASAP)
• First Aid Certificate
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children Certificate (UK Coaching not EH Online Award)

Experience /Knowledge:
• Experience of working in a successful club colts programme
• Experience of planning and leading sessions and programmes
• Experience coaching performance level players at a high level
• High level playing background
• Knowledge of video analysis and application to colts players
• Full driving license
• Experience coaching multiple age groups

Personal Qualitities
• Strong communication skills
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Able to engage groups of children effectively
• Positive, outgoing and approachable.
• Able to work well within a team and support team goals
• Flexible approach to work

Payment will be competitive and based on qualifications.
To apply please send CV and covering letter to Judith Barton:
judith.barton@readinghockeyclub.co.uk.
Closing date 28 July