Head of Hockey Visa Sponsorship Uk
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the Sport Development Team, you will oversee the development of hockey at the University of Glasgow. You will lead training for our Men’s and Women’s Performance and Development squads, as well as the Women’s First Team on match days, which are normally Wednesdays in BUCS British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) and weekends in national league games. In addition, you will assist in the recruitment and development of self-employed and volunteer coaches in charge of the other teams representing both men’s and women’s clubs. You will collaborate with the Performance Sport Manager, Club Committees, and other members of the Sport Development Team to recruit international standard student athletes and elevate the performance level of UofG’s Hockey programs in national and student competitions.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Inspire and lead the Hockey programmes, expressing the strategic vision and ensuring that staff and volunteers are contributing to the overall UofG Sport and University objectives.
2. To design programs for all squads at Glasgow University Hockey Clubs to promote high performance and player development in conjunction with full-time education.
3. Oversee the Performance and Development Squad training sessions throughout the playing season, keeping high performance and player development at the forefront of each session.
4. In charge of monitoring the coaching infrastructure across the clubs, including the recruitment of additional coaches to support the plan and ensuring that all squads receive sufficient coaching. This involves long-term planning for coach provision, such as a coach education program to recruit, train, and retain self-employed and volunteer coaches.
5. Consider and deliver hockey camps for the local community, creating job possibilities for student hockey coaches and raising revenue for reinvestment in the hockey program.
6. Meet the annual Key Performance Indicators agreed upon with the University of Glasgow Sport Leadership Team in accordance with the strategic goals of UofG Sport and the Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA).
7. In charge of program monitoring and assessment, as well as identifying new initiatives and program aspects to ensure that the program remains professional and motivated.
8. To collaborate successfully with other colleagues, particularly those who administer the curriculum, and to leverage available knowledge in areas such as strength and conditioning.
9. To represent the University Hockey Programme by advocating for and actively recruiting the best prospective student athletes to the university.
10. Contribute to the creation and implementation of new service and UofG Sport development projects, finding ideas that enhance the student experience and/or service efficacy.
11. Responsible for mentoring all coaches involved in the program and providing appropriate support systems to help coaches reach their full potential.
12. Maintain and acquire relevant professional understanding of current hockey issues at the local, national, and worldwide levels, as well as promote the University’s interests at national, regional, and local meetings and conferences.
13. Foster relationships with key internal and external departments and organisations to enhance service delivery and program quality, such as Development and Alumni, Recruitment, MVLS Exercise Science Departments, External – Winning Students, Scottish Student Sport, Sportscotland, Scottish Hockey, GB Hockey, and BUCS.
14. Foster collaborations with local communities to create mutually advantageous links that align with the University’s strategic goals for local engagement and program growth.
15. Ensure that the welfare of all club members and coaches is constantly prioritised, and provide guidance for strengthening welfare practices across the club.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 SCQF Level 8 (HND, SVQ4) or equivalent, plus experience in personal development in a similar function.
A2: UKCC Level 2 Hockey Coach (or similar).
A3 Valid, clean driver’s licence
A4 Current First Aid Qualification (minimum Emergency First Aid) or ability to get accredited status prior to starting the role.
A5 Thorough knowledge and comprehension of the organisation and structure of British / Scottish Student Sport, including competitive programming, opportunities, and structural organisation.
A6 Comprehensive knowledge and comprehension of the organisation and structure of hockey in Scotland and Great Britain.
A7 Detailed comprehension of university hockey.
Desirable:
B1 Degree-level education.
B2: UKCC Level 3 Hockey Coach
B3 UKCC Level 2 Strength and Conditioning (or an equivalent).
B4 Understanding of current trends in the sport/performance sport sector.
B5 Knowledge and experience using video analysis software to increase performance.
Skills
Essential:
C1 Excellent coaching skills.
C2 Excellent organisation and administrative skills.
C3 Excellent leadership abilities.
C4 Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
C5 Demonstrates the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
C6 Capability to perform under pressure and fulfil deadlines.
C7 Excellent presentation and interpersonal abilities.
C8 Empathy for athletes, particularly juniors and students, of all ages, experience, and skills.
C9 Good IT abilities, including knowledge of Microsoft products.
Desirable:
D1 Demonstrates advanced numerical skills.
D2 Ability to take the initiative and innovate within the role’s agreed-upon dimensions and obligations.
D3 Highly nimble and adaptable to the ever-changing digital landscape.
D4 Leadership skills, including a high level of emotional intelligence and the capacity to inspire and motivate people to effect change.
D5 Ability to’set the standard’ for exceptional customer service while demonstrating a high level of empathy and understanding.
D6 addresses mediocrity in people and systems, even when it is tough to do so.
Experience
Essential:
E1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to perform the duties of this level of post, having gained the requisite knowledge and skills via personal development and advancement in a similar role.
E2 Relevant experience with performance coaching.
E3 Experience playing or teaching high-performance hockey.
E4 Demonstrable experience developing, monitoring, and reviewing high-performance training programs.
E5 Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing other coaches.
E6 Proven track record of productive collaboration with partners.
E7 Proven experience handling budgets.
E8 Experience in establishing, reviewing, and improving components of the student experience (or similar).
E9 Experience with partnership development and delivery.
E10 Experience speaking with and influencing individuals from internal and external organisations.
E11 Experience in partnership development and delivery.
Desirable:
F1 Competed or coached on an international level.
F2 Experience working in a university athletic environment.
Terms & Conditions.
The salary will be Grade 6, £32,332 – £36,024 per year pro rata.
This is a part-time position (17.5 hours per week) with a fixed term of May 15, 2026.
As a member of Team UofG, you will be part of a globally changing, inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.
The University of Glasgow is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are eligible to reside and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must first complete the visa route’s eligibility conditions before being awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please keep in mind that if tradeable points are allowed under the Skilled Worker visa criteria, this post may be eligible for sponsorship. For further information, go to https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a respected part of our team, you should expect:
1 A friendly and engaging organisational culture in which your skills are fostered and cultivated, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An good employment package with generous terms and conditions, including 41 days of leave for full-time employees, a pension (pension handbook: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/), benefits, and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to employment.
4 A commitment to your health and well-being, including a complimentary 6-month UofG Sport membership for all incoming University personnel (https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/).
We think that we can only attain our greatest potential by combining the talents of everyone. Our ideals prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all members of our communities, particularly those from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations, as well as those with other protected characteristics who are under-represented at the University. Read more about how the University encourages and integrates all aspects of equality and diversity into our community at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We support the concepts of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and have bronze, silver, and gold awards throughout the University.
We are investing in our company, and we will also invest in you. More information can be found on our website at https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs.
