We have seen record growth across the club and nowhere more so than in the Junior section, where we run full age groups from U6s to U16s. We aspire to continue growing, whilst retaining the wonderful family club atmosphere that makes us who we are. As part of this, we are looking to build our professional coaching team further and currently have several exciting coaching roles available. For more details, please take a look at the adverts linked below and get in touch with Adam Ward, Director of Junior Hockey, at ochcdirjuniors@gmail.com who will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Junior Coach
We are seeking passionate and experienced hockey coaches to support the Junior section. The successful candidate will lead an age group, be creative, proactive and deliver the best experience possible for our players. We are looking for coaches with a strong understanding of youth development in hockey, able to motivate and inspire young athletes and a willingness to work collaboratively with club leadership, other coaches, parent volunteers, and assistant coaches. For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity to deliver 1-1 and small group sessions, coach on club hockey camps and coach within the senior section.
Indoor Hockey Coach
We are looking to provide a comprehensive Indoor Hockey training programme from September 2024, focusing on developing technical skills and tactical awareness across our teams, and preparing for competitions during the winter season. Our recent successes, including our Men’s 1st team winning the regional qualifier, highlight our dedication to excellence and our aspirations in Indoor Hockey. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Indoor Hockey Coach to join our team to lead this programme. The successful candidate will lead Indoor Hockey training sessions for our Junior members, ranging from under 10s to under 18s, at our designated venues. They will possess a deep understanding of indoor technical skills and tactics, capable of enhancing the performance of our teams and contributing to their success in competitions.
OCHC Indoor Hockey Coach Advert
Old Cranleighan Hockey Club is founded and maintained on the efforts of our army of amazing volunteers, and without them, the club wouldn’t function. We encourage all our members to get involved in volunteering, whether that’s umpiring games, assisting with social events, coaching our juniors, selling kit, managing the daily running of the club, or simply cheering our teams on.
And you don’t need to be a playing member of the club to help out. We welcome mums, dads, partners, boyfriends, girlfriends, friends and anyone willing to support the club!
We are always keen to hear from potential volunteers and can almost always find a role to suit your interests, background and skills. We are also specifically looking to fill the volunteering roles below. If any of these roles are of interest, please contact our Club Captain Helen Hawes at joinochc@oldcranleighan.com.
Junior Welfare Officer
The role focuses on ensuring the well-being of our junior members, actively managing the pastoral aspects of their transition from junior to senior levels. The role holder will play a pivotal role in engaging with parents, addressing concerns, and working collaboratively with the Club Welfare Officer, Junior Chairperson and Junior Director of Hockey to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for our young athletes. Full details of the role available HERE
Junior Volunteer Coach and Parent Team Rep – Voluntary Roles
We are always on the look out for new volunteers to support our growing Junior section. Whether it is supporting lead coaches to facilitate planned training sessions or acting as a team rep to help assist arrangements for matches, our team of volunteers make an incredible difference to our Junior section. If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with Jon East ochcjuniorsliaison@gmail.com.