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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 2 years. 

Duties

• Lead and develop the Tigers Academy Program groups across all regions: North, Northwest, and South. The Coach will regularly be present in all regions when program activities occur.
• Provide programming, curriculum development, selection criteria, manage all selection arrangements for the Tigers Academy Hockey Program.
• Implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all U18 Tigers Academy athletes and provide formal feedback for U16 and U14 Tigers Academy athletes on athlete progression and development.
• Ensure alignment between State Championships, State Programs and Tigers Academy Program.
• Provide training and competition programs for athletes identified in the TIS Talent Identification Program.
• Support the TIS Head Hockey Coach with coaching and co-ordinating training programs for TIS athletes as required.
• Support the TIS & Hockey Tasmania in developing state team coaches and coaches operating in the high-performance pathway.
• Maintain positive relationships with local club’s coaches in relation to athletes that are in pathway program and also the local club system.
• Maintain open communication and collaboration with Hockey Tasmania regarding the delivery of the Tiger Academy program. 

Essential Requirements

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Successful completion of Sport Integrity Australia’s Ethical Decision Making & Introduction to Match Fixing online education modules.

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

• Coaching certification in Hockey and with other sporting disciplines at national and/or international level would be deemed an advantage.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and/or qualification in either sports performance services, sports science, strength & conditioning, performance analysis.

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.  The following checks are to be conducted.

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. Crimes of violence
   2. Sex related offences
   3. Serious drug offences
   4. Crimes involving dishonesty
   5. Serious traffic offences (if Driver’s Licence is an essential requirement)
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Pathway Hockey Coach - 005600.docx

 Statement of Duties - Pathway Hockey Coach - 005600.pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

 Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

 Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf