Overview
Adelaide University Sport and Fitness (AUSF) is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to oversee the strategic management and delivery of the hockey program. The Director of AU Hockey is responsible for the delivery of the hockey program to the Adelaide University (AU) community, including recruitment and retention of players, coaches and volunteers. This will require building and maintaining relationships with the AU Hockey club committee, club members and volunteers, managing the affiliation and reporting requirements to AUSF and Hockey SA, and engaging the AU community in club programs and activities including intervarsity representation.
This role is ideal for someone with strong coaching credentials and a commitment to community engagement. You'll serve as Head Coach for the Men's Premier League team, provide support to the Women's Program, and lead the Junior Development pathway.
The position requires relevant experience in high-performance coaching and club management, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work autonomously.
A tertiary qualification in sports management or equivalent experience, along with advanced coaching accreditation, is highly desirable.
This position is ideal for a coach looking to transition into a professional whole-of-club role that combines club leadership and management with the resources and opportunities of a university sport system.
Position Objectives / Responsibilities
* Serve as the Head Coach for the Men's Program, while also providing coaching support and expertise to the Women's Program and overseeing the Junior Development pathway.
* Provide relevant operational support to the AU Hockey committee and members.
* Facilitate opportunities for student participation in on-campus activations (social and competitive) including managing the AU representation at UniSport Nationals and intervarsity competitions.
* Be an active participant within the AUSF Team and contribute positively to the inclusive and community-focused culture at Adelaide University.
* Total renumeration is $60,000 - $70,000 plus super and access to car park and gym membership.
Eligibility and Applications
Only those eligible to work in Australia need apply for this position.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the position description and selection criteria which can be found at Career Opportunities - Adelaide University Sport.
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