Hockey Coaching Director: Pathways, Programs & Performance

Toowoomba Hockey Association; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of vehicle out of business hours

Relocation support

Communications allowance

Job summary

Toowoomba Hockey Association in Queensland seeks a dynamic Coaching Manager to design and implement a coach development framework and drive program success. You will collaborate with clubs, coaches, athletes, volunteers and stakeholders to ensure high-quality coaching and participation outcomes.

The role leads a team of Casual Development Officers, develops coaching pathways and strengthens THA’s representative program while aligning with state championships and national ambitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Hockey Australia/FIH Coaching Accreditation.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality programs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with volunteers, players, families, officials and community clubs.
• 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 and develop new programs to boost participation.
• Experience with Indoor Hockey, Hockey 5s and the development of officials, supporting THA’s ambition to be a national leader in these areas.
• Ability to contribute to a network of national and international hockey contacts.
• Interest in embracing new technologies to support coaching, communication and program delivery.
• Ability to use social media and digital communication channels to engage the THA community.

Responsibilities

• Manage: Support, develop and manage a team of Casual Development Officers; ensuring our laneways of participation are sustainably enhanced.
• Improve Coaching Depth: Oversee the design and delivery of coaching pathways that support coaches at beginner, developing and performance levels.
• Build relationships: Develop strong working relationships with representative coaches, ensuring high levels of engagement, preparation and support before and during State Championships.
• High performance: Support athletes and representative teams to prepare effectively for state, national and international competitions. You will also design initiatives that develop players at all skill levels and build depth across THA’s representative program.

Skills

Level 2 Coaching Accreditation

Program development

Relationship building

Planning & organisation

Forward-thinking mindset

Indoor Hockey

Hockey 5s

National/international hockey contacts

Digital communication / social media

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Toowoomba Hockey Association in Queensland seeks a dynamic Coaching Manager to design and implement a coach development framework and drive program success. You will collaborate with clubs, coaches, athletes, volunteers and stakeholders to ensure high-quality coaching and participation outcomes.

The role leads a team of Casual Development Officers, develops coaching pathways and strengthens THA’s representative program while aligning with state championships and national ambitions.