Hockey (Men) Head Coach
About the Role
English Universities Sport (EUS) is the official association in England which administrates and sanctions national representative student competition across higher education. We are a democratic and innovative membership organisation, comprising of a strong Committee, exceptional coach network and professional support staff from the sport and higher education sectors. EUS strives to support the development of all its student athletes and provide opportunities to compete at the highest domestic representative level. Our teams compete in the biennial Home Nations Tournament as well as numerous fixtures against professional and amateur representative clubs from across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Programmes to design & implement an annual sporting calendar
- Lead trials & selection of the EUS squad
- Plan & deliver training sessions & match preparation
- Manage performance & development of the athletes
- Lead on match day coaching & final decisions
- Work closely with EUS staff & support personnel to continuously develop the programme
- Ensure a safe & inclusive squad environment
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum Level 2 coaching qualification (or working towards)
- Experience coaching at performance or representative level
- Strong leadership & communication skills
- Understanding of athlete wellbeing & support
- Organised and committed to the programme calendar
- Safeguarding knowledge essential
Details
Remote, United Kingdom. Voluntary role with expenses paid. Closing date: 9am on Monday 3rd August 2026. Virtual interviews will take place later that week or the week after.