Head of Performance Men's Hockey

Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years.

Annualised - 10 Months.

Part Time - 21 Hours Per Week. 

The University of Edinburgh is one of the most prominent sporting institutions in the UK and has ambitions to be a global player emulating the worldwide success of our academic colleagues.

The University has recently undergone an independent review of its performance sport programme, with the purpose of supporting and enabling our student athletes and associated programme athletes to succeed on the world stage. We strive to create a high-performance and leading development environment where innovation can thrive and where we are recognised as ‘best in class’.

The Opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Head of Hockey (Men) to lead our performance development programme within the Edinburgh University Hockey Club (EUMHC). This pivotal role involves developing and delivering a high-performance Hockey programme, with primary responsibility for leading technical sessions, squad selection, and support services to ensure optimal hockey performance. You will collaborate with head coaches, support staff, and national partners to create a world-class training environment that fosters a culture of excellence and innovation

Your skills and attributes for success:

• You will be educated to at least HND level, with a UKCC level 2 award in coaching (Hockey) (Desirable).
• At least 2 years coaching experience in a performance sport environment (Desirable). 
• You will have demonstrable experience of devising, monitoring, and reviewing sport development plans; developed communication (verbal and written, including simple report writing), presentational, and inter-personal skills; the ability to work independently, respond to unforeseen situations, and network effectively and an in-depth understanding of the organisation/structure of British/Scottish Universities sport.

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