Express interest to coach in Nottingham in March 2026
Field Hockey Canada (FHC) is seeking national coaches for the 2026 Masters INDOOR World Cup to be held in Nottingham, UK from March 26 – 31, 2026.
Canada aspires to send Men’s and Women’s Masters teams in the 35+ to 60+ age categories. We are seeking coaches for these prospective teams. These are volunteer positions.
FHC is the national sport governing body responsible for the development, growth and promotion of field hockey in Canada. Among its responsibilities and in collaboration with the FHC Masters Committee and Age Group Coordinators, FHC helps select, prepare and promote Canada’s teams towards the goal of delivering sustained podium performances in WMH Continental and World Cup competitions.
FHC’s Masters program is self-funded by athletes selected for WMH Continental and World Cup teams. The coaches’ cost of national and international airfares, accommodation at the event and a per diem will be covered from players’ contributions (amounts may be capped). Additionally, coaches may be paid an honorarium for practices, events and tournaments attended. The successful applicants will be expected to select, develop and coach their team in the lead up to the 2026 Masters World Cup.
*The coaching appointments will commence in September 2025, and will continue until one month after the completion of the 2026 Masters World Cup.
Coach Responsibilities include:
Oversight of an indoor, systematic, progressive training program for Masters athletes (including mindset/indoor tactical awareness, skill development and fitness assessment metrics) in conjunction with FHC coaching staff, other Masters Coaches and the Masters Age Group Coordinators.
Team building, selection, preparation and attendance at scheduled training camps, practices, events and tournaments. Key attendance dates/events are listed below.
At the conclusion of each major competition, coaches are also expected to complete a Post-Tournament Report which includes an event summary along with any improvement recommendations.
KEY DATES:
Men:
- Athlete Identification – Athlete identification camps are expected to be held in Vancouver (TBD) Calgary (TBD) and Toronto (Nov 15-16) over the November, 2025
- Athlete Selection – Athlete selection tournaments are expected to be held in Duncan, Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto over the various weekends from Jan-Mar
- Training – Training events will be organized throughout the winter by the age group coordinators, team managers and coaches on an individual age group and/or team basis.
Women:
- Athlete Identification – Athlete identification camps are expected to be held in Vancouver (TBD) Calgary (TBD) and Toronto (Nov 15-16) over the November, 2025
- Athlete Selection – Athlete selection tournaments are expected to be held in Duncan, Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto over the various weekends from Jan-Mar
- Training – Training events will be organized throughout the winter by the age group coordinators, team managers and coaches on an individual age group and/or team basis.
**Athletes unable to attend identification or selection camps in person will be asked to send in references from coaches.
Experience and Qualifications preferred:
The ideal candidates will have experience in high performance coaching, and possess strong consultative, facilitation and decision-making skills and a desire to work with older age athletes.
The ideal candidate attributes and qualifications should include:
- Appropriate coach education and certification – NCCP Competition Development in Training (working towards the NCCP Competition Development certification. For more information see: https://www.fieldhockey.ca/coaching/coaching-resources/);
- Strong leadership abilities and some experience working with older athletes;
- Knowledge of Long-Term Athlete Development;
- Canadian Safe Sport Course (CSSP) certificate which must be uploaded to F-RED – https://cces.myabsorb.com/#/dashboard , code for FHC is FLD303
- Demonstrated critical thinking related to fitness program planning and evaluation – work with FHC
- Integrated Service Team Lead to create an age-appropriate program;
- A good understanding of high-performance sport;
- Other combinations of training and experience may also be considered.
Terms and Conditions
The successful candidates will be required to have memberships in good standing with a member PSO and FHC. Successful candidates must also provide a criminal record check (dated within the past 3 years) as well as complete CSSP safe sport training (completed within the past 2 years).
If you believe you possess the appropriate experience, skill set and desire to contribute to the Masters field hockey community, please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI), covering letter and coaching resume via F-RED Coach/Staff.
The deadline for applications is September 12, 2025.
Interviews will take place virtually shortly thereafter for selected candidates. Field Hockey Canada is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
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REGISTRATION TIPS:
- Review the attached F-RED Guide first. **Note the FHC membership process on the bottom of the 2nd page.
- Next, complete your Safe Sport training and download your CSSP certificate. Attached is a PDF with the course instructions. The course will take approximately ½ hour to complete with questions along the way.
- You will need to provide the following so have these ready to upload before starting in F-RED:
- Criminal Record Check (dated within the last 3 years)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Valid Passport
- Valid driver’s license
- CCES Safe Sport Certificate (valid for 3 years) – complete through https://cces.ca/safe-sporteducation and download the Certificate
Note – you must provide all valid documents to be considered for the coach’s position.
