We are looking for an excellent leader with the desire and the experience in working at the very early stages of young players’ hockey journeys. Our Head of Foundation will oversee and develop Stone Hockey Club’s Foundation programme for juniors aged 5-10 and build on our current success.

The successful applicant will be an excellent manager, a great communicator and will drive our Foundation Programme’s Mission to provide a fun, safe and sociable introduction to hockey, whilst developing the critical skills required to aid development of every player. They will bring energy, determination and commitment to the role, and will work under our Director of Hockey and alongside our Academy Head Coaches in implementing our SHC LTAD Model.

Our Head of Foundation will lead a team of coaches, managers and other volunteers in the provision of weekly coaching and matchplay opportunities. They will also work alongside our Welfare & Safeguarding Team to ensure every player is supported and safe to flourish at SHC.

Deadline for applications – Friday 2nd July
Contract – Part-Time (expected 3hrs per week for 35 weeks)
Employment Status – Self Employed (Contracted)
Remuneration – To be discussed on application

What is my role?

Implementation and delivery of coaching and competition for ages 5 to 10.
Ensure, alongside the Club and Junior Welfare Officers, that all Safety and Welfare responsibilities are always adhered to by Foundation Coaches and Managers.
Recruit, govern and manage Foundation Coaches & facilitate Coach Development with DoH
Support implementation of LTAD Model, create a periodised season programme for each group
Monitor & assess development of players in line with LTAD Model expectations.
Provide regular feedback and reporting to players & parents on player progress within the LTAD Model.
Alongside the Director of Hockey implement and coordinate with local schools to provide hockey in the community.
Pro-actively coordinate the transition of Foundation Players into the Academy when they reach Year 6, providing reports to the DoH on all players.
Recruit and manage Foundation Team Managers with regards to selection and organisation for participation in fixtures and competitions.

To apply for this role, please email our Director of Hockey, Robbie Smith:
doh@stonehockeyclub.co.uk

Full List of Openings:

Head of Foundation Phase (Little Eagles)
U12/U14/U16/U18 Head Coach (Academy)
Men’s Performance Player (with Junior Coaching Role)
Ladies Performance Player (with Junior Coaching Role)