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:

. 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 1 Participation and development within clubs and schools Tier 2 360° Hockey Centres for Talent Development – learning to train and training to train Tier 3 Performance Clubs Tier 4 International Programmes (age group, Wales A and Wales) Tier 5 AspireGB Programme Tier 6 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

High Performance Centre as per area (Choice of: Wrexham / Colwyn Bay / Place of Work: Swansea / Cardiff / Newport)

Hours of Work: 10:00 – 14:00

Rate of Pay: £30 per session

 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 Job Purpose: 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:

Deliver coaching sessions to talented athletes under the supervision of the 1. 360° Head Coach

2. Acquire and demonstrate high quality coaching competencies

3. Demonstrate high quality technical and tactical competencies

Work closely with the Head Coach and other 360° Coaching staff to apply and 4. review the performance criteria supporting player development

5. Ensure a safe training and playing environment is maintained at all times

6. Attend coach development and training as required by Hockey Wales

7. Take on other duties commensurate with the role

8. Adhere to Hockey Wales Policies, Procedures and Code of Ethics

Person Specification

Criteria Essential Desirable

Qualifications Currently hold or be willing to achieve Hockey’s UKCC Sessional or Coach Coaching Certificate (previously Level 2) minimum qualification x will be Introduction to Coaching (previously UKCC Level 1 in Hockey) Currently hold or be willing to obtain a First Aid Qualification x Currently hold or be willing to obtain a Safeguarding and Protecting x Children Certificate Willingness to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) x ‘Enhanced Disclosure’ through Hockey Wales Experience & Understanding

Coaching a planned programme x

Working with young athlete’s (U18’s) x Experience of coaching – minimum of 40 coaching hours within the x last 2-years Knowledge of latest coaching methodology and performance x 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 x and principles Skills & Personal Qualities

Work under supervision, in a team environment x

Observe, analyse and improve player performance x

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills x

Ability to produce player reports / feedback x

Ability to review own coaching practice X

Special Aptitudes A commitment to attend a minimum of 7 priority dates (14 per year) x and all Workforce Training Events Possess a current driving licence or have regular access to an X effective means of transport A commitment to continuous personal professional development x

Opportunities with this Position

Benefits

1. Opportunity to work alongside experienced coaches within Wales

2. Opportunity to work with and develop talented hockey players within Wales

3. Opportunity for mentoring and guidance from experienced personnel Opportunity to attend and observe Playing and Coaching Standards at National 4. 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

. 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.