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Sports Development Assistants

Scottish Hockey are looking for Sports Development Assistants to support local schools and Sports Development Teams to develop the organisation and participation in hockey across Scotland. Successful applicants will trained as Level 1 Hockey Coaches as well as receiving First Aid and Child Protection training

Individuals with an interest in hockey or sport in general may find this position particularly attractive; however, this is not a prerequisite of the post.   

To be eligible for the position you must be 18-24 years old, and on job seeker allowance for a minimum of 6 months. Please note that Scottish Hockey does not accept applications directly. Please see your Jobcentre Plus Personal Advisor to apply.

Positions are available in: Aberdeen City; Aberdeenshire; Angus; Edinburgh; Highland.

Development Manager

Scottish Hockey is the National Governing Body for Hockey in Scotland and has an immediate vacancy for a Development Manager to join its busy team on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 will provide a heightened awareness of Hockey, and this, combined with the completion of the new National Hockey Centre in 2013 will provide fantastic platforms to steer the development of our sport in a dynamic and diverse way.  The Development Manager of Scottish Hockey has an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.

Scottish Hockey is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to further promote Development as embodied in the Scottish Hockey Union's Business Plan to 2014 and beyond.

For an informal chat about the role or for further information, please contact Robert Heatly, Chief Executive Officer on 0131 453 9070.

Closing date for applications is
Friday 17 February with interviews scheduled for Monday 5 March

Business & Contracts Officer

Scottish Hockey, the national governing body for hockey in Scotland, has an immediate vacancy for a Contracts and Business Officer to join its busy office team on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

We are seeking to appoint a capable and reliable individual to provide procedural and developmental support to the Management Committee and Board in their role of governance, to be in the centre of managing the business practices of Scottish Hockey, and to support the CEO and Finance Officer in the day to day running of the business.

For an informal chat about the role or for further information, please contact Robert Heatly, Chief Executive Officer on 0131 453 9070.

Closing date for applications is Friday 17 February with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 29 February.

Scotland U21 Men - Head Coach

Scottish Hockey, the national governing body for hockey in Scotland, with support from sportscotland, is recruiting for an U21 men's head coach. At this time we are looking for a performance coach capable of meeting the challenges of the post to note their interest in the position.

The individual must demonstrate an understanding of world class hockey and the requirements for player development to succeed at international level.

Closing date for expressions of interest is Monday 13th February 2012.

Performance coaches should note their interest by e-mailing their CV along with salary expectations to Callum McLeod, Performance Manager.

Scotland U18 Women - Manager

Scottish Hockey is now recruiting for a manager for Scotland U18 Women.

Closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 24 February 2012.

Potential candidates should note their interest by contacting Dave Stott, Youth Performance Manager via email.

CashBack Club Development Co-ordinator

Scottish Hockey, the national governing body for hockey in Scotland, has an immediate vacancy for a Club Development Co-ordinator to join its busy team.

The post is available in Edinburgh & Lothians (covering Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian)

Applications should be sent via email to Bill Robson CashBack and East Hockey Development Officer

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 3RD FEBRUARY, WITH INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY.

Performance Coaches - Midland District

An opportunity has arisen for Hockey Coaches to deliver a coaching programme for the Midland District level U18 and U16 players (male and female)
The District Programme consists of the most talented male and female hockey players in the district, aged 14-18 years who have not made national youth selection but wish to develop their hockey playing abilities through 1.5 hours per week pitch session.
Session days and times will be agreed once we've confirmed and appointed the coaches for each gender programme.
Interested coaches are invited to submit an electronic CV to apply for the position.

An opportunity has arisen for Hockey Coaches to deliver a coaching programme for the Midland District level U18 and U16 players (male and female)

The District Programme consists of the most talented male and female hockey players in the district, aged 14-18 years who have not made national youth selection but wish to develop their hockey playing abilities through 1.5 hours per week pitch session.

Please download the Job Description for more information.

Interested coaches are invited to submit an electronic CV via email to David Stott, Youth Performance Manager, to apply for the position.

Higher Education Club Mentors

Scottish Hockey is now looking to recruit several university mentors. The key responsibility in this role will be supporting university hockey clubs and teams in their administration in relation to Scottish Hockey and Scottish Universities Sport.

Specific duties in this capacity may include going through Scottish Hockey procedures with the club committee, acting as a trustee for the club and assisting the club in recruiting new members. Additionally, you may provide support for the club to:

  • Register with Scottish Hockey
  • Enter Scottish Hockey and SUS Competitions
  • Register players with Scottish Hockey
  • Organise training for umpires and coaches
  • Organise fixtures (Notify teams, umpires, facilities etc)
  • Rearrange fixtures when required

This role provides a very rewarding opportunity for someone who wishes to share their experience and would be suitable for former club members, coaches or anyone else who's had a hand in organising university clubs or similar.

Please email contact us to find out more information and provide your location, preferred university and experience.