The Participation and Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for offering opportunities for people to participate in the sport of hockey. They will continue to review existing and create new opportunities to attract people to participate in the sport of hockey. The successful candidate will be required to coordinate introductory and inclusion programs and competitions that are of an exceptional standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participation

• Responsible for the implementation of the Hockey ACT Participation Plan.
• Cultivate additional participation offerings with community groups to grow the game of hockey.

Hookin2Hockey

• Manage and enhance the delivery of the Hookin2Hockey program centres, parents and coaches ensuring that this product remains consistent between locations and offers the highest level of customer service to ensure participant retention.
• Organisation and delivery of the Hookin2Hockey Carnivals.

Schools & School Holiday Programs

• In conjunction with Hockey Australia and the Australian Sports Commission coordinate all aspects of the Hookin2Hockey Schools and Sporting Schools Program. This includes but not limited to promote the program to schools, coordinate the program with schools, organise and manage casual Hookin2Hockey coaches and provide resources and training to these coaches.
• Plan, deliver and grow the Schools Roadshow across the Canberra region.
• Develop concepts and programs which Hockey ACT can run through school holiday periods. These clinics may be hockey specific or include multiple sports however the key focus must remain having children remaining active and promoting health and well-being to attendees.

Social Competitions

• Assist in the development and coordination of Hockey ACT’s social and participation-based programs.
• Organise and manage casual staff to facilitate social and indoor seasons.

Diversity and Inclusion

• Drive the Hockey ACT inclusion portfolio, including but not limited to; LGBTQI+ inclusion, gender equity, all abilities, CALD groups, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island groups.
• Removing barriers where possible for people to participate in all areas of hockey including accessibility, governance, format, and education.

ABOUT HOCKEY ACT

Hockey ACT (HACT) is the not-for-profit state sporting organisation responsible for the development, governance, promotion and delivery of hockey programs within the ACT. HACT comprises of 22 member clubs and owns and operates two facilities The National Hockey Centre at Lyneham and Tuggeranong Hockey Park, Greenway.

Our Ambition: A connected and growing Hockey community.

• Growing participation through strong clubs, safe and inclusive experiences and a deep understanding of our hockey family;
• Build the Canberra Chill brand and provide opportunities for our talented athletes, coaches, umpires and officials to achieve sustained success;
• A stronger connection to local Government, the business community and a greater footprint in the region;
• A facility strategy that provides places to play and connect;
• A sustainable business model that provides a legacy for future generations.

Our Culture - Our Values

• Strong decisive leadership in setting the direction for our sport
• Respect, Integrity, transparency and honesty in all our dealings
• Promoting a supportive, inclusive and diverse environment
• Excellence in all we do both on and off the field
• Innovation, and future focus
• Financial responsibility, acceptable risk taking and sound sustainable management
• Promoting a sense of shared responsibility and unity of purpose
• Strive to achieve a truly welcoming, safe and inclusive community for everyone. Allowing people of all abilities, cultures, race, creeds, sexualities, and genders to be involved in the sport, in the way they choose to be.