BHC is one of the largest clubs in the Eastern region and now has 7 ladies' and 7 men's sides, as well as a thriving junior section and successful masters and mixed teams. The club is located on the eastern edge of Bedford, near to junctions 13 & 14 of the M1 and is in close proximity to Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Northampton and Luton.
The position we are recruiting for is a 2nd team coach within the ladies section and a key requirement is to attend home and away league games with the squad each week. We are also looking for this coach to attend the weekly training session held as a joint L1/2s group on a Tuesday evening from 8pm.
BHC Ladies 2nd team is a talented squad who will be playing in the East Div 1 this September with eyes on promotion back to the East Prem. We are looking for a coach who shares the squad's ambition and can work with us to achieve our full potential. The team is a mixture of talented youngsters and more experienced players, so the successful candidate will need to have a track record in developing talent, have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate successful team management skills (providing regular and constructive player and team feedback).
Personal Specification
. Committed, ambitious, passionate and motivating to give players belief & confidence.
. Delivers high intensity training sessions with skill development components and able to give strong technical and tactical input to the team.
. Excellent communication skills
. Demands high standards and proven success in delivering a positive team culture
Key Responsibilities
. Attend home and away matches with the ladies 2nd team squad
. Deliver high quality, intensive training sessions (with the Ladies 1st team coach)
. Support the selection process with the 2nd team captain & rest of the selection committee
. Analyse performances and offer regular feedback to individuals and the squad as a whole
Qualifications and Skills
. Applicants should hold a minimum of Level 1 coaching qualification (L2 preferred)
. Can demonstrate good technical, tactical knowledge and player development success
. First aid certificate, safeguarding certification and subject to a DBS check
Location: Bedford
Salary: Competitive
Deadline for applications Friday 23rd July 2021 – please email your hockey CV to Ladies Club Captain katecostin@btinternet.com or call 07513 025712 for an informal chat.