Southern United Hockey Club – 2014 Women’s Vic League 1 Coaching Position
Southern United Hockey Club is seeking expressions of interest for the position of WVL1 Coach for the 2014 season with the potential for this to be extended. The successful applicant will provide a leadership role within the club, on-field direction for players and support for the WVL1 Reserves coach.
Requirements:
The applicant must have appropriate coaching experience, exceptional communication skills, experience in developing and engaging juniors and young players, coaching styles to suit a variety of players and strong technical and strategic knowledge of the game. Holding a level 2 accreditation is desired but not essential. The successful applicant will work closely with the Women’s Committee, the SUHC Committee of Management and other senior Women coaches to develop structured and competitive team selections.
All coaches are required to have a current Working with Children’s check.
Remuneration:
The level of remuneration will be dependent on experience.
Application:
Please email your covering letter, Hockey/Coaching CV, outline of your coaching plan and training philosophy and any other relevant information to Alisia Simmons at alisia.simmons@bigpond.com. Applications close 5pm Friday 8th November 2013.
A Position Description is available from the Southern United Hockey Club website, www.suhc.com.au.
For any queries, please contact SUHC Women’s Section Leader Alisia Simmons on 0409 182 085 or email alisia.simmons@bigpond.com.
SOUTHERN UNITED HOCKEY CLUB
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Southern United Hockey Club Women’s Vic League 1 Coach
Position Objective:
To provide coaching and training for SUHC’s Women’s Vic League 1.
Primary objective:
To facilitate SUHC’s aim of attaining Women’s Premier League by 2016.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and facilitate all training sessions during the pre-season and playing season.
- Assist Women’s Committee in organising practice matches during the pre-season.
- Attend all WVL1 and Reserves season games as fixtured by Hockey Victoria.
- Attend an agreed upon number of SUHC Junior girls matches.
- Represent SUHC in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Coaching Objectives:
- Create opportunities for players to improve, both in skills as well as game play and tactical thinking.
- Work with and assist other coaches in developing structured and competitive squads.
- Plan and implement quality training drills for players of different abilities.
- Create an engaging and challenging environment for the playing group to thrive within.
Key Selection Criteria:
- A recognised qualification in hockey coaching and/or appropriate coaching experience.
- Track record of coaching experience, including a proven coaching plan and training philosophy.
- Ability to work with and support players in further developing their skills and knowledge.
- Ability to work with and support other coaches.
- Exceptional communication skills with players, coaches, managers and general club members.
- A current Working with Children check is required for all applicants
Organisational Relationships:
- Responsible for: Coaching, training and conduct of senior squad members.
- Liaises directly with: Team Manager, Chairperson of Selectors and SUHC Women’s Section Leader.
- Reports To: SUHC Women’s Committee and SUHC Committee of Management (as required).
Remuneration:
Remuneration for the position will be negotiated with applicants and will be dependent on experience.
Term of Position:
The above position is expected to cover the period November 22, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Extensions may be negotiated at time of interview.
