University of Chester Women's Hockey Coach (voluntary)

Organisation: University of Chester
Salary: Voluntary
Location: University of Chester, Chester
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 23 January 2026
Job Description: Sport and Active Lifestyle at the University of Chester is expanding its coaching team and we’re looking for passionate volunteer coaches our women's hockey club.

Whether you're newly qualified or looking to build your coaching experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with university students and make a real impact on both participation and competitive sport.
As a volunteer coach, you’ll support enthusiastic players of all abilities and help shape the future of sport at Chester. The club trains as follows:

Mondays 17:00-18:30
Thursday 18:00-19:30
Sundays 14:30-16:30

Key duties and responsibilities

To lead and deliver structured coaching sessions to all members of the club, being inclusive of all abilities
To work collaboratively with club captains and committee members
To follow the sportCHESTER coaches code of conduct
To act in a professional manner as expected of a sports’ coach
To hold a Level 1 coaching qualification in the relevant sport
Experience of playing the relevant sport to at least club standard
To undertake a DBS prior to commencement
To complete university safeguarding training

We are looking for someone who can start immediately and can work with the club until April/May time with the possibility of the role continuing into next year.
How to apply: Please email clubsport@chester.ac.uk with your expression of interest and playing/coaching CV