Pelicans hc - club head coach | england hockey

🏑 Head Coach – Pelicans Hockey Club, King’s Lynn, Norfolk Pelicans Hockey Club, a historic and community-focused club in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and

experienced Head Coach to lead the development and delivery of hockey across all age groups and levels of play. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a transformative leadership role at

a growing club with ambitious goals for performance, participation, and community outreach. Job Title: Head Coach Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk Contract: Part-Time (approx. 30

hours/week) – September-April Salary: Competitive – negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities undertaken Key Responsibilities: Coaching & Development

·         Lead coaching for all senior men’s and women’s teams as well as junior age groups (U8-U18). ·         Develop and implement a club-wide coaching philosophy and long-term player

development framework. ·         Create and deliver age-appropriate, engaging, and progressive training sessions across all groups. ·         Attend and oversee all senior and junior

training sessions (currently held on evenings and weekends). ·         Provide matchday support, analysis, and feedback to senior teams when available. Player Participation ·         Play a

key role within the Ladies or Men’s 1st XI squad as an active player-coach. ·         Mentor and support aspiring junior players with pathways into senior teams. Community Engagement &

Outreach ·         Forge partnerships with local schools to reintroduce hockey into school PE curriculum. ·         Design and deliver hockey introduction sessions or taster days in both

junior and senior schools. ·         Represent and promote Pelicans HC as a leading destination for youth and adult hockey in the region. Leadership & Club Culture ·         Lead,

mentor, and support the club’s volunteer coaching workforce. ·         Help to build a positive, inclusive, and ambitious club environment. ·         Work closely with the Club Committee on

strategic planning and long-term club goals. Candidate Profile: Essential: ·         Experience in coaching hockey across multiple age groups and playing levels. ·         Level 2 England

Hockey (or equivalent) coaching qualification or willingness to work towards it. ·         Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills. ·         Willingness to commit to

regular evening and weekend availability. ·         Ability and willingness to play for the Ladies or Men’s 1st XI. Desirable: ·         Experience working within school sports programmes or

club-school partnerships. ·         Experience coaching at National League level or equivalent. ·         A background in player development, talent identification, and pathway management.

Remuneration: This is a paid role with a salary package negotiable based on responsibilities undertaken and qualifications. The role is estimated at around 30 hours per week, with

flexibility for the right candidate. How to Apply: To express your interest, please email your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to

[email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Join us in shaping the future of hockey in West Norfolk.