Assistant Coach: Senior Women

Organisation: England Hockey
Salary: Competitive
Location: Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Buckinghamshire
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 29 May 2025
Interview date: 5 June 2025
Job Description: Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for working with the senior England and Great Britain teams.

The priorities for the role are:
To work with the Head Coach on the selection, preparation, coaching and performance of the England and Great Britain teams.
To support the delivery of a high-performance culture that underpins systemic success.
To ensure an exceptional level of on and off-pitch delivery.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Coaching
Be responsible for designing, delivering and reviewing pitch sessions for the England and Great Britain national Squads, both through the central programme, at Bisham Abbey, and when the team is travelling for matches / competitions, as directed by the Head Coach.
Deliver high-level tactical analysis of opposition, and ourselves in real-time (during matches), prior to matches / tournaments and when reviewing matches / tournaments, using appropriate technology (e.g. Sportscode).

Planning and monitoring
Support the Head Coach on annual performance plans for:
The England and Great Britain team
Individual athletes
Monitor and evaluate athlete performance and store relevant data to ensure standards are met and potential is maximised.
Work collaboratively with all support staff throughout the programme to assist with the monitoring and development of athletes.

Administration
An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities in employment and equity issues.
An understanding of and commitment to their individual responsibility to comply with Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements.

Other duties as directed
Assist in England and Great Britain promotional activities where required.
Conduct other duties as directed by the Head Coach or Performance Director
How to apply: For a full job description and details of how to apply please visit https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/find-a-job-in-hockey/jobs/assistant-coach-senior-women