Head of Junior Coaching

Organisation: Sevenoaks Hockey Club
Salary: The salary will depend on experience. Please note: we are unable to sponsor a work visa for this role. All applicants will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 31 July 2025
Job Description: This role is being advertised alongside a vacancy for Men’s 1st Team Coach. Applicants are welcome to apply for one or both roles.

We’re Sevenoaks Hockey Club – a thriving, ambitious and values-led club with a standout junior programme of nearly 500 young players and over 100 coaches and volunteers. We’re looking for a high-calibre Head of Junior Coaching to lead the next chapter in our development.
This is much more than a coaching job. It’s a strategic role at the heart of a forward-thinking club, recognised as an England Hockey Talent Centre and Talent Academy. You’ll shape the future of our junior offer – from the youngest beginners through to national-level athletes. It’s a role with real scope, real support, and a real chance to make your mark.

What we’re looking for:
We want someone who’s driven by impact. You’ll need experience designing and delivering high-quality junior coaching programmes, alongside strong leadership and mentoring skills. You’re probably a Level 3 coach (or working towards it), and confident navigating the England Hockey Talent Framework. And above all, you’re someone who can inspire players, coaches and parents alike.

The role:
• Lead the design and delivery of our junior hockey programme across all age groups and abilities
• Develop and support our team of coaches, assistants and volunteers – especially our younger and up-and-coming talent
• Play an active role in fostering seamless progression into senior and
performance hockey
• Work closely with the Junior Hockey Committee, coaches, the Talent
Academy and school partners to create joined-up pathways
• Bring the ‘Sevenoaks Way’ to life – community, aspiration, excellence and inclusion

What’s on offer:
• Competitive package based on experience
• Support for CPD and progression
• Opportunities for additional paid work through holiday camps, 1-to-1s and wider club coaching
• The chance to be considered for future roles, including senior
performance roles across the club as they arise
• A warm, well-run and values-driven club that’s going places – and wants you to come with us
How to apply: Send a short cover note and your CV to recruitment@sevenoakshockey.club. Let us know what excites you about the role, and what you’d bring to it. Please note: we are unable to sponsor a work visa for this role. All applicants will need to have an existing right to work in the UK. We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the process early if we find the right candidate – so don’t hang about. A note on safeguarding We’re fully committed to safer recruitment. The role involves regular contact with children and young people, so references, self-disclosure and an enhanced DBS check will be required.