• Casual, up to approximately 20 hours on average per week during 2027.

Lead and coordinate Ipswich Hockey's community engagement, participation and recruitment initiatives, with a focus on increasing player registrations, improving player retention and strengthening relationships with schools, clubs and the wider community. This will include established programs such as Hookin2Hockey and come-and-try activities as well as expanding into other areas to achieve these goals.

Position Responsibilities:

Player Recruitment and Retention:

• Innovate and execute various programs to boost player retention, as directed by the IHA Executive Committee.
• Collaborate with Hockey Queensland to identify and deliver state-level programs, training opportunities and initiatives that support player recruitment, development and retention at Ipswich Hockey.
• Work closely with affiliated clubs to establish clear pathways for new participants, including suitable teams, training opportunities and introductory experiences.
• Coordinate appropriate follow-up communication with interested participants and their parents or guardians.
• Assist in planning, delivering, and administration of training programs under the direction of Ipswich Hockey’s Coaching Coordinator.
• Implement school holiday clinics aimed at member retention and improvement, along with regularly scheduled come-and-try clinics for new players.
• Be a part of the RAP (Recruitment Advancement Promotion) Team and be actively involved in planning, advertising and running IHA’s Open Day prior to the season commencing each year (Open Day preferably scheduled for early February each year).
• Operate within allocated budgets to maximise the effectiveness of recruitment and retention programs.

Hook in2 Hockey

• Organise and oversee the operations of Hin2H at the Ipswich Hockey Complex.
• Design an appropriate Hin2H program for each Saturday morning including allowing for there to be multiple level programs (as required) for the various age groups and experience/ability of all participants.
• Ensure that weekly programs are circulated in a timely manner to all Club Hin2H coordinators/coaches and other interested parties.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collect and analyse event data to identify trends and areas for improvement in program delivery.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies for attracting and converting new players.

Community Engagement:

• Continuation of existing and development of new community engagement programs to attract new players to Ipswich Hockey.
• Support outreach initiatives to promote the Association within the local community.
• Collaborate with our peak bodies to ensure program continuity and request assistance as needed.
• Assist Ipswich Hockey’s Vice President - Sponsorship & Media in creating content to promote programs and to aid in recruiting.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Proven experience in program coordination and event management is desired but not essential. 
• Strong organisational and budget management skills. 
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities. 
• Knowledge of hockey programs and a passion for community engagement. 
• Proficiency in data analysis and translating insights into actionable strategies. 
• Creative thinking to develop innovative player recruitment and retention programs is very important in this role, as is the ability to be aware of what other hockey groups and other sports are doing and adjust to suit IHA conditions. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or, equally, individually and with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of and willingness to commit to work within IHA policies.
• Foundation Lead Coach (formerly Level 1 Coach) qualification (is desired but not essential)

Additional Information – Work Environment:

• This is a casual position that we anticipate will require approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible "hockey hours" that may include mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Administration assistance for this role will be provided by Ipswich Hockey’s Hockey Operations Coordinator.