Geelong Hockey Association Seeking Coaches

Hockey Geelong is seeking experienced, enthusiastic and suitably qualified coaches to guide our teams through the 2016 season and beyond!

Hockey Geelong entered 5 senior teams in 2015:

Women:
Vic League 1
Vic League 1 Reserve

Men:
Vic League 1
Vic League 1 Reserve
Pennant D

The following attributes are essential:

• excellent communication skills
• experience in developing and engaging juniors and young players
• solid game plans and a variety of coaching styles
• strong leadership qualities
• advanced technical and strategic thinking skills
• Our aim is to have both the Men’s and Women’s teams in Victoria’s Premier League 2017 – 2020.

Coaches will need to be qualified under the Hockey Australia Hockey Ed Coaching programme (or the equivalent overseas’ status). Applicants would ideally have a Level 2 Coaching certification, or be committed to attaining such qualification upon appointment.  Applicants who have played or coached at State League 1 (Vic Premier League) level or equivalent would be highly regarded.
All coaches are required to have a current Working with Children’s accreditation.

Interested applicants should send their hockey coaching/playing CV highlighting their experience, basic outline of their coaching plan and training philosophy.
Only applications containing details of the applicant’s coaching/training plans will be considered.

A remuneration package for the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Nominations close COB Friday November 20, 2015.
Position Description and Application Forms are available from Geelong Hockey Association website:

https://www.hockeygeelong.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2016-HG-Senior-Coaching-Position-Application-Form.docx

For any queries, please contact Hockey Geelong Senior Representative Convenor Rachael Frost on email frosticals3@gmail.com