About Hockey NSW:
Hockey NSW is the not-for-profit state sporting organisation responsible for governing, growing and developing the game of hockey throughout NSW.
Hockey is a unique family sport with opportunities for juniors, seniors and masters as well as being acknowledged by Sport Australia as the “most gender balanced team sport in Australia”. With 27 affiliated associations across the state, Hockey NSW is the largest hockey playing state or territory in Australia.
Hockey NSW’s vision is to be the sport of choice for FAMILIES in NSW.
To enable this vision, Hockey NSW are committed to creating a culture that is values driven. The following five values support this vision and help foster a cohesive and productive a workplace:
- Professional
- Resilient
- Integrity
- Diversity
- Excellence
About the Position:
To oversee and deliver community, participation growth and pathway programs across Greater Sydney. The role will support the implementation of the new Hockey NSW strategy and assist in the growth of participation across Greater Sydney.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee Greater Sydney Centre of Development Coordination and Delivery where possible.
- Oversee and coordination of School Programs in Greater Sydney (school programs, sporting schools’ programs, gala days) and delivery where possible
- Delivery and coordination of Community Activations across Greater Sydney (Indoor Development Programs, Multisport and Inclusion Days, etc.)
- Coordination of Community Programs to increase participation across Hockey NSW, including working with local community clubs to help drive registration for non-registered participants within Greater Sydney
- Conduct promotional activities to meet participant targets e.g. school assemblies and other promotional activities
- Deliver pathway programs across Greater Sydney including Future Academy programs and associated pathway initiatives
- Support and contribute to the success of the broader team
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
- Approaches the role with energy and enthusiasm
- Highly self-motivated with an intrinsic desire to strive for excellence; shows initiative and wants to keep raising the bar and exceed expectations in a dynamic environment
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Team focused with an ability to work independently
- Committed to continuous improvement, learning and development
- Ability to solve problems, resolve conflict, offer constructive solutions, and make decisions
- Ability to work with and proactively influence people within a sporting environment
- Passionate about community engagement and to develop the game of hockey
- Is committed to reading and understanding the Hockey NSW Strategic Plan to ensure that efforts are focused on getting the best outcome for Hockey NSW
Due to the nature of the sporting industry, there will be some work required on weekends and evenings. Remuneration is negotiable depending on experience.
Commitment to Child Safety and Integrity
- Hockey NSW is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all employees and volunteers to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment
- Employees and volunteers must at all times comply with the HA Safe Hockey Framework, and with all relevant State/Territory child protection legislation and requirements, including obtaining and maintaining all required clearance certificates and declarations.
- All employees and volunteers are required to obtain and provide evidence of a current Working with Children’s Check with the appropriate employee or volunteer categorisation.
- Employees are required to adhere to the Hockey NSW Code of Conduct
