Lee Valley Lions

Help Shape the Future of Lee Valley Ice Hockey!

Lee Valley Juniors are looking at relaunching our junior programme and we’re on the hunt for a passionate Head Coach and Assistant Coaches to lead the next generation of players.

We are looking at restarting our junior club with Under 10s, Under 12s and Under 14s, building from a strong core of enthusiastic beginner players. This is a unique opportunity to have a real impact from day one — helping shape the culture, standards, and future success of junior hockey at Lee Valley.

If you’re motivated, energetic, and thrive on developing young players, this role offers far more than just ice time. You’ll be part of an ambitious club environment focused on fun, learning, confidence, and competition, while helping players fall in love with the game.

What makes this special?
• Be central to the revival and growth of Lee Valley Juniors
• Develop players at the early stages in a positive and supportive setting
• Play a key role in the next chapter of Lee Valley Ice Hockey
• Work with committed families, volunteers, and club leadership

Whether you’re an experienced coach or an emerging coach ready to step up, this is a fantastic chance to leave your mark and help build something from the ground up.

Join us and help inspire the next generation of hockey players.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate training sessions
• Develop fundamental skating, puck skills, and game understanding
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship
• Support players’ long-term development and confidence
• Work collaboratively with other coaches and club volunteers
• Attend matches, tournaments, and club events as required

About You
• Passionate about youth development and ice hockey
• Coaching experience preferred (playing experience considered)
• UK coaching qualifications desirable (or willingness to work towards them)
• Reliable, positive, and a strong role model for young players
• Safeguarding & DBS (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer
• A supportive, family-friendly club environment
• Opportunities for coach education and progression
• Help with coaching qualifications (subject to agreement)
• The chance to make a real impact on young athletes’ development

How to Apply: Please send a short summary of your experience and interest to: leevalleylionscoaches@gmail.com

We can now announce the details for our trial sessions ahead of the 2026-27 season:

When?

They will take place from 9pm to 10:15pm on the following dates:

Thursday 7th May
Thursday 14th May
Thursday 21st May

Where?

They will take place in our home rink, Lee Valley Ice Centre.

How to register interest to attend?

If you would like to attend one or more of these sessions please email leevalleylionscoaches@gmail.com with your name, position, summary of your playing experience and link to your Elite Prospects page, as well as the session date(s) you would like to attend, and one of our coaches will get back to you.

How much?

Sessions cost £10 – payment will be taken on arrival at each session via cash or card. Attendance by invitation only – please contact the above email address to register your interest.

What are the Lions looking for?

We are looking to add hard-working and high-quality players to our roster. Based in the state-of-the-art Lee Valley Ice Centre that opened in 2023, we offer fantastic facilities, high-quality coaching and a commitment to providing players with the opportunity to achieve their potential.