Attend all Ladies 1’s league matches, home and away (predominately on a Saturday). This could be flexible for the right candidate.
· Plan and deliver a 2 hour training session on a Wednesday including post match analysis and feedback to the team and individuals.

· Lead 1st team selection alongside team captain.

· Helping to develop and implement a strategy to take the women’s section at Deeside to the next level.

· Post match analysis and feedback to the team and individuals.

· We welcome applications from coaches or player coaches.

The opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a Coach with ideas and drive to really set their own mark on the development of our Women’s section, junior players and the club as a whole. Following the planned retirement of our current coach and the addition of two new women’s teams in the last few years to bring us to five in total, we are now looking to create and implement the strategy for the next five years of hockey.

The goals for our five year strategy will include:

· Building strength in depth across the performance squad to deliver sustainable promotion back to the NW Premier league over the next two seasons;

· Reflecting the significant annual cycling of a number of strong junior players (U18), to support that pipeline of talent and turn it into an opportunity as opposed to a challenge to manage each year as players leave for University; and

· To support development ideas amongst the other Women’s section coaches to devise a “Deeside Women” style of hockey to facilitate player advancement through the teams.

The new Head Coach will have the opportunity to refine and add to those goals as part of finalising the five year strategy.

So if you want to be part of a growing and thriving club and really make a difference to a wide range of players in developing your own vision and goals, then this is the role for you.

About Deeside Ramblers

Deeside Ramblers Hockey Club is situated 10 miles east of Chester, on the outskirts of the town of Tarporley. We have our own pitch, training pit, clubhouse and bar and also have significant room for growth – which includes aspirations for a second pitch and new clubhouse. The Club has a unique welcoming and friendly culture set in a beautiful countryside setting within easy commuting distance of a number of large towns and cities. We are particularly proud of the large number of junior players and families who are actively engaged at the Club.

For more information visit our website: www.drhc.co.uk

Responsibilities of the role

Work with the Women’s Club Captain, Chair, Women’s Captains and Other coaches to develop a five year strategy for Women’s hockey at Deeside
Plan and implement a pre-season training programme which would include fitness, training sessions and friendlies commencing in August.
Attend all Ladies 1’s league matches, home and away (predominately on a Saturday). This could be flexible for the right candidate.
· Plan and deliver a 2 hour training session mid-week including post match analysis and feedback to the team and individuals.

· Lead 1st team selection alongside team captain.

Help bring through our younger players and provide feedback and development opportunities for the whole squad.
Work in partnership with the other coaches, sharing insights and ensure the higher-playing teams are fully aligned.
About you

Candidates would preferably have an appropriate level of coaching qualification or would be keen to work towards it.
Appropriate first aid and safeguarding training
Eligible to work in the UK.
Any successful candidate would be subject to a DBS check.
Good communication skills, great tactical knowledge and an understanding of the physical and mental demands of sport at this level.
· We welcome applications from coaches or player coaches.

Compensation

Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications (budget of £6,000 to £8,000 for the right candidate) – to reflect our aspirations for tomorrow rather than where we are today. You will also enjoy membership of the club (as a playing or non-playing member).

Player coaches will be seriously considered at the right level.

This role is offered on a self-employed basis and the start date is July 2024, with some flexibility depending on candidate availability.

Email Alice Pym - alice.pym@hotmail.com