Do you have a passion for hockey and a proven ability to develop coaches, athletes and programs? Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in one of Australia’s most dynamic regional hockey communities?

Join the Award-Winning Toowoomba Hockey Association

We are Queensland's largest regional hockey association and proud recipients of the 2024 Hockey Queensland Association of the Year and proponent of the multi-award-winning diversity building Belong in Hockey program. With a track record of developing athletes and coaches and both state and national levels, we’re looking for a highly skilled Coaching Manager to lead our programs and elevate the future of hockey in our community.

About the Role

As Coaching Manager, you will have the opportunity to design a framework for Coach Development at THA and drive the operational success of our hockey programs. Reporting directly to the Hockey Manager, you will work with our local clubs to develop coaches and oversee their progression through representative teams. You will also manage a team of Development Officers who you’ll utilise effectively to manage our participation initiatives and programs.

Key Responsibilities - first 12 months:

• Manage: Manage Casual Development Officers to ensure our laneways of participation are sustainably enhanced.
• Improve Coaching Depth: Oversee the design of coaching pathways and offer development to cater for coaches at beginner, developing and performance levels.
• Build rapport: Develop strong working relationships with representative coaches, ensuring high levels of engagement and support during and in preparation for State Championships.

High performance: Ensure our athletes are managed effectively and peaking for state, national or international competitions. You will also design initiatives that develop players at all skill levels and create depth in our Representative program.

Long-term Vision:

• A sustainable coaching pathway is set to inspire and engage coaches across all levels.
• The robust calendar of programs at THA is continually enhanced by quality delivery and the depth, standard, and diversity of our member base continues to grow. 

About You 

You are a dynamic, optimistic and driven coaching professional who thrives on developing others, nurturing talent, and building structured pathways for success. Your passion for hockey is matched by your ability to communicate with athletes, coaches, parents, and fellow staff alike.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum Level 2 Hockey Australia Coaching Accreditation
• Proven experience developing and managing coaches
• Diverse leadership and communication skills that cater to and engage members of all types
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with experience managing training programs, selection processes, and representative team preparation
• A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to continually enhance programs.

Desirable Traits:

• Experience with Hockey 5s and can assert THA as a national leader in the new format
• Can contribute to a network of national and international hockey contacts
• An interest in embracing new technologies
• Utilise social media to engage the THA community and attract new sponsors/players

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent hockey position with competitive salary
• Vehicle and associated vehicle expenses
• Relocation Support to assist with moving costs (for interstate or overseas applicants)
• Communications allowance of $50/month

About Toowoomba Hockey Association (THA)

Toowoomba Hockey Association is the home of regional Queensland’s biggest association, boasting a thriving community of members of all ages, backgrounds and ability levels. Our mission is to deliver quality programs and enhance our diverse array of community participation laneways. We look forward to welcoming a new Coaching Manager who shares our commitment to excellence.

Additional Information:

• Interviews will begin in mid-November 2024
• Successful candidates require a Working with Children Blue Card and a Current Police Check
• Successful candidates will undergo a background check prior to final appointment

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?