Responsible for development, implementation, and delivery of the Tigers Academy Program, state-wide. Ensure alignment between the State teams’ program and Tigers Academy Program to achieve expected performance outcomes at national championships. The role will also assist the Head Coach in supporting other TIS hockey activities.

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.

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