Field Hockey Coach

Application Deadline

Your responsibilities will include;

• Work with Tunza ‘Coaching Development’ Team
• Introduce Field hockey basics to our athletes
• Facilitate and develop team strategies
• Support athlete’s development
• Coordinate the development and promotion the field hockey program
• Schedule and organize practice sessions
• Supervision and instruction of athletes during all team activities
• Assistance of managing inventory of team uniforms and equipment
• Assistance in the promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life
• Coordinate all aspects of hockey including practice plans and game management
• Organize and run workouts
• Consult on or handle parent concerns
• Provide support to players heading to high school or with college aspirations
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season
• Oversee the safety conditions of the hockey facility
• Maintains accurate statistics and records of player development
• Enforce discipline and sportsman like behavior at all times
• Maintain competency in rules, rule interpretations, and coaching techniques
• Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention
• Collaborate with the head coach on preparation and implementation of training plans
• Availability for all away tournaments
• Coordinate team travel planning and logistics
• Attend coaching development training and seminars
• Help monitor the academic progress of student-athletes
• Work to increase knowledge of coaching through workshops, mentorship, webinars etc.
• Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility to be assigned by coaching director

Requirements

• College degree or current college student
• Coaching Certification preferred but not required
• Know the rules and regulations of hockey
• 5+ Field Hockey playing experience
• Ability to develop sports training programs
• Well-honed leadership qualities
• Good verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership, coaching and recruiting skills
• Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability
• Reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with other coaches
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all cultural and social barriers
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to provide sound instructions
• Keep Coaching Director informed on special needs/consideration for advanced skills
• Previous coaching or teaching experience (preferred)

You might be a good fit if you,

• Effective at working with large groups
• Ability to support and motivate others
• A fun and bubbly personality to engage with young children
• Desire to learn and to improve as a coach
• Some advanced coaching experience preferred
• Are capable of innovate ideas to manage a large group should that occur

Key details

• This position CAN be combined with another position
• Location: Field Base locations
• Compensation: None.
• Work schedule: School Holiday Season
• Duration: 6 Months
• Minimum age required: 23 years