Omt - director of hockey & club development | england hockey

Old Merchant Taylors’ Hockey Club (OMTHC) seeks a visionary Director of Hockey & Club Development to lead the club’s strategic and operational growth. This role combines hockey

leadership with broader club development, outreach, and long-term planning. OMTHC is based at Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood, and serves 200+ members across Men’s, Women’s, and Junior

sections. With ambitions to become the premier hockey hub in North-West London, we are expanding both our Juniors’ and our Women’s/Girls’ sections and launching an Outreach Programme.

Merchant Taylors is home to three astroturf pitches, a short corner practice area and a state-of-the-art clubhouse, making it a world class facility for any hockey club. Three state of the

art astroturf pitches, with warm-up / practice area A viewing gallery in the Julian Hill Cricket Centre adjacent to the main pitch A modern clubhouse with in-house catering Job Title:

                        Director of Hockey & Club Development Responsible for:          Hockey Coaching, Talent Pathway, Club Growth, Community Engagement Responsible to:            

OMTHC Management Committee (HCMC) Hours of Pay:                15hrs week/Season (35 weeks)                                         9hrs a week/Off-season (17 weeks) MAIN DUTIES: -          

To develop and deliver the OMTHC Hockey Development Programme on behalf of the OMT HC, the key objectives of which are to: a.      Make OMT HC the most attractive club to play hockey at in

North-West London b.      Build a thriving Junior section, increasing to 250+ members in the next 2-3 years, with teams at all age groups across both boys and girls sections.  c.      

Develop close relationship with MTS, a vital source of members and support for the hockey club. The relationship with MTS is pivotal to the success of the hockey club, as such strong

relations with the MTS Director of Hockey is key to this role. d.      Foster new relationships with other local state and independent schools e.      Expand the primary school outreach

programme. f.        Develop close relationships to the Parents of junior club members. g.       Secure growth in numbers and teams for both Men’s and Ladies sections, with promotion for

both Men’s Ladies and Men’s 1’s teams in the next two years h.      Develop a professional coaching and training regime, which develops our players, in particular, integrating the sections

of the club and providing a strong pathway for junior players into the Men’s and Ladies teams. i.         Build a robust recruitment approach and pipeline for all sections. In terms of roles

this will include the following:  1. Strategic Leadership ·       Deliver the 3-Year Development Programme to elevate OMTHC’s profile, performance, and participation. ·       Lead Long-Term

Athlete Development (LTADP) and Talent Pathway initiatives, including applications for Talent Centre/Academy status. ·       Drive women’s/girls’ hockey growth, launching a Girls’ Junior

section and supporting Back-to-Hockey programmes. 2. Hockey Operations ·       Implement and run a professional coaching/training regime with a unified "OMT Mantra" for all

sections. ·       Ensure a strong development pathway for our junior players, through training and playing with adult teams, to help them grow and develop to maximise their potential.  ·

      Oversee Coach/Umpire Development Programmes, including monthly meetings and mentoring. 3. Community & Outreach ·       Build partnerships with local schools, MTS parents, and

universities to strengthen recruitment pipelines. ·       Lead the OMTHC Outreach Programme, including school clinics and beginner-friendly initiatives. ·       Collaborate with the Outreach

Director to expand junior participation to 250+ members. 4. Club Development ·       Develop sponsorship opportunities, marketing strategies, and university links to support sustainable

growth. ·       Plan off-season events (camps, masterclasses) to engage the community and raise the club’s profile. ·       Support the hosting of regional and national tournaments (e.g.,

National Finals) to showcase OMTHC/MTS facilities. Qualifications & Skills Essential: Level 2 Hockey Coaching Qualification (or higher). Level 1 EH Umpiring Qualification (or higher) 

Safeguarding, First Aid, Enhanced DBS. Desirable:  Proven experience in: Growing participation (especially women’s and junior hockey). Strategic planning for grassroots/performance pathways.

Elite hockey (international/national league) experience desirable. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Excellent coaching and people skills Full Uk Driving

license. Activities and Hours The role of the Director of Hockey is expected to expand to a full-time position, upon implementation of the current programme and strategic plan. The following

table is an illustrative breakdown of the weekly time and activities. DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY – Dedicated Hours (Indicative) Sept – April (In season) May- Aug (Close Season) Weekly Coaching -

         Junior Training – 2.5hrs -          Adult Training – 2.5hrs Weekly Coaching -          Junior Training 2hrs -          Summer Hockey 2hrs Weekly Meetings -          Coaching – 1hr

-          Selection – 0.5hrs -          Committee 0.5hrs Sunday Coaching -          Junior Training 2hrs Weekly Matchdays -          Saturday – 3hrs -          Sunday – 3hrs Summer Camps

and Events  -          Day events (4-6 days per off season)   Aspirational Vision This role is a unique opportunity to shape OMTHC’s future, with potential to expand into a full-time

position as the club grows. We seek a dynamic leader to drive our ambition: making OMTHC a centre of excellence and the destination for hockey in North-West London.