Head Coach + Team Manager
The Ice Hockey ACT Board are seeking expressions of interest from suitable Head Coach and Manager candidates to take the Ice Hockey ACT team to the IHA Brown Tournament for males 17+. The ACT looks to return to the tournament after several years due to COVID and intends on playing with a squad that can now include AIHL players with citizenship or permanent residency. To date a strong interest has been shown by prospective players that is still open to additional players.
Both roles are detailed below and applications close at midnight on Wednesday 20th September. To apply, email both President (Adrian Miller) and Player Development Director (Tim Cox) on president@ihact.org.au and player.development@ihact.org.au respectively stating the role you are interested in and relevant experience you have for the role requirements below.
If you have any questions before committing, please feel free to email or directly message either Adrian or Tim.
When 9th – 12th November 2023
Where Newcastle – Hunter Ice Sports Stadium
Cost Minimal. Contribution to team meals, travel and accommodation will be covered by Association. Some personal meals required when travelling.
Head Coach
Pre-Tournament:
Selection of team roster and execution of training sessions as arranged in conjunction with Player Development Director to elicit most economical and successful performance of the team. Selection of any assistant coaches as desired. Setting of expectations with players in regards to likely ice time in conjunction with development aspirations for each player. Communicating with Player Development Director for anticipated performance of the team with players available.
During Tournament:
Running of the ACT team to be as competitive as possible whilst remaining consistent with player expectations. Manage any player conflicts or ambitions professionally to produce a realistic and positive outcome. Ability to sit or send players home for disciplinary reasons. Foster a positive and competitive attitude to performance but not at a win at all costs mentality.
Post Tournament:
Participation in post tournament debrief with Player Development Director to further progress IHACT’s long term participation and performance at the Brown Tournament and by extension all other younger age tournament teams.
Team Manager
Pre-Tournament:
- Organise and liaise with the IHACT Board to organise and manage:
- Travel
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Uniforms
During Tournament:
- Assist coach in preparations for games
- Organise any shopping and arrangements for food preparation
- Attend any required tournament meetings
Post Tournament:
Same as per the Head Coach, to provide a debrief of improvements that could be made to the tournament preparation for future years.