Hockey Wales 360° Assistant Coach
Overview of 360 Hockey Centres
The Talent development pathway has emerged as part of the holistic ‘Hockey for Life’
framework, through extensive research and consultation involving key stakeholders within
Hockey Wales. The main aim is to promote a bespoke ‘Welsh Way’ of playing and delivering
hockey, providing a shared vision to come together and deliver a holistic framework for all to
engage, grow and excel in Hockey, one system for all. If we can all work towards this, we
have the potential to:
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Provide opportunities for as many people as possible to achieve their potential
Develop a stronger base for hockey to achieve more success at all levels of the game
Develop senior internationals for Wales and Great Britain
Develop national & international role models to inspire future talent
The vision is to deliver a player-centred, development driven and competition-supported
system, designed to permit talent to thrive. The Talent Development pathway has six tiers.
Tier
Tier
Tier
Tier
Tier
Tier
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2
3
4
5
6
Participation and development within clubs and schools
360° Hockey Centres for Talent Development – learning to train and training to train
Performance Clubs
International Programmes (age group, Wales A and Wales)
AspireGB Programme
GB Youth & GB Senior Programme
Purpose of 360o Hockey C entres
In favour of the longitudinal talent development process these centres will be run over a
series of months in the year allowing growth to take place over a substantial period of time.
Training sessions will take place on pre-set dates according to a priority calendar on a Sunday.
Sunday sessions allow players to have more valuable time spent in one block, allowing time
for self-reflection and the deliberate practice required to achieve their potential and in addition
the supporting areas of performance, such as lifestyle, mental skills and physical conditioning.
The additional advantage is to train in daylight hours and when players are not fatigued from
the school day.
In line with talent development philosophy and current research, players will be coached to
develop core skill performance in game situation environments rather than preparing players
for competition or selection.
Job Description
Job Title:
360° Assistant Coach
Place of Work:
High Performance Centre as per area (Choice of: Wrexham / Colwyn Bay /
Swansea / Cardiff / Newport)
Hours of Work:
10:00 – 14:00
Rate of Pay:
£30 per session
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Job Purpose:
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To assist on the delivery of high quality performance coaching at a 360°
Hockey Centre
To support the development of talented players within the designated
360° Hockey Centre
To ensure the principles of the Hockey for Life Framework are applied
and embedded within the designated 360° Hockey Centre
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Deliver coaching sessions to talented athletes under the supervision of the
360° Head Coach
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Acquire and demonstrate high quality coaching competencies
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Demonstrate high quality technical and tactical competencies
4.
Work closely with the Head Coach and other 360° Coaching staff to apply and
review the performance criteria supporting player development
5.
Ensure a safe training and playing environment is maintained at all times
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Attend coach development and training as required by Hockey Wales
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Take on other duties commensurate with the role
8.
Adhere to Hockey Wales Policies, Procedures and Code of Ethics
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Currently hold or be willing to achieve Hockey’s UKCC Sessional or
Coach Coaching Certificate (previously Level 2) minimum qualification
will be Introduction to Coaching (previously UKCC Level 1 in Hockey)
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Currently hold or be willing to obtain a First Aid Qualification
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Desirable
Qualifications
Currently hold or be willing to obtain a Safeguarding and Protecting
Children Certificate
Willingness to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
‘Enhanced Disclosure’ through Hockey Wales
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Experience & Understanding
Coaching a planned programme
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Working with young athlete’s (U18’s)
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Experience of coaching – minimum of 40 coaching hours within the
last 2-years
Knowledge of latest coaching methodology and performance
standards for techniques and tactics applied in performance hockey
Understanding of a constraints led approach to coaching and its
application within the coaching environment
Awareness of the Hockey Wales ‘Hockey for Life’ Framework Model
and principles
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Skills & Personal Qualities
Work under supervision, in a team environment
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Observe, analyse and improve player performance
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
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Ability to produce player reports / feedback
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Ability to review own coaching practice
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Special Aptitudes
A commitment to attend a minimum of 7 priority dates (14 per year)
and all Workforce Training Events
Possess a current driving licence or have regular access to an
effective means of transport
A commitment to continuous personal professional development
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Opportunities with this Position
Benefits
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Opportunity to work alongside experienced coaches within Wales
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Opportunity to work with and develop talented hockey players within Wales
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Opportunity for mentoring and guidance from experienced personnel
4.
Opportunity to attend and observe Playing and Coaching Standards at National
Age Group (NAG’s) Days
5.
Free Adidas Hockey Wales Kit
6.
Personal Development Plan
7.
Access to discounted training where appropriate
8.
Free Workforce Training Days – including access to various workshops
Application and Selection Process
Please apply by sending a copy of your CV along with a covering letter, outlining why you believe
you are the person for this role to the following address or email, marked confidential to:
Hannah John
Performance Coordinator
Hockey Wales
Sport Wales National Centre
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff
CF11 9SW
[email protected]
Please also indicate which centre you are applying for in your covering letter
If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further please contact Dan Clements,
Performance Manager on 07811 107799
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Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, administered by Hockey
Wales
Successful applicants will be expected to attend a 360° Hockey Centre Workforce
Training Day on Saturday 5th September 2015 (Further details TBC)
Hockey Wales is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering its Equality Policy.
This can be viewed at How can we help? | Hockey Wales
Hockey Wales kindly thanks Sport Wales for their financial support for the development of hockey
across Wales.