Assistant Hockey Coach

Education and Academic Services- Sport 

Summary of the role 

University of Exeter Sport are recruiting for exceptional individuals to join their team as an Assistant Hockey Coach with the opportunity to lead on the coaching of either the men’s or women’s 2nd teams, as part of our performance programme. The position also offers the opportunity to assist the Head of Hockey with delivery 1st team level. The University have invested significantly into their performance programmes and are looking for a forward thinking and ambitious performance coach to join their team. 

Key responsibilities include assisting on the planning and delivery of the university hockey performance programme, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and coaching teams at BUCS and England Hockey League level.  

The successful candidate will be required to deliver against the strategy for Sport and Physical Activity. You will support on the recruitment of talented players to the university and support individuals with their commitments at international level, liaising with external coaching staff and key personnel as required. You will also lead on coaching our 2nd teams whilst supporting 1st teams. You will possess a minimum of UKCC Level 2 (or equivalent coaching qualification). 

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. 

The University of Exeter  

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment 

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. 

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.  

Benefits  

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England 

Further information 

Please contact Harry Jones, Head of Hockey on H.Jones7@exeter.ac.uk  

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