The Pathways Manager will be responsible for the coordination, administration and delivery of the Hockey ACT (HACT) representative team’s pathway, including indoor state teams, Canberra Regional Program, and U14 & U16 ACT State teams. They will have a focus to create, lead and manage development programs directed at athletes starting and progressing their hockey journey through the Canberra and ACT pathway. The role is responsible for preparing aspirational athletes and coaches to advance through the HACT pathway system with the goal of representing ACT and ultimately the Canberra Chill or National Program teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and deliver Canberra Regional Program including the identification and education of suitable coaches;
2. Lead and deliver the HACT U14 & U16 Outdoor State team Program through identification, appointment and education of coaches;
3. Lead and deliver the HACT Indoor State team program through identification and appointment
4. Assist with the delivery of all age groups of the HACT Outdoor State team Program including trials;
5. Manage team travel arrangements with Sportslink Travel for all ACT state teams;
6. In conjunction with the NAPP Head Coach the role will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of the Canberra Chill Academy Program.
7. At times provide backfill coaching for ACTAS and Canberra Chill Academy in the absence of the NAPP Head Coach;
8. Assist with the delivery of coach development programs;
9. To promote and assist in the delivery of the HA technical framework to HACT pathway programs and coaches in relation to the preferred model of technical and tactical development;
10. Provide the NAPP Head Coach with athlete identification reports as required on athletes in our pathway with the ability to progress to Chill Academy and ACTAS Programs
11. Attendance at U14 & U16 National Championships.

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A qualification in a relevant field such as sports coaching or sports management;
• 3+  years’ experience coaching in a High Performance/High Performance pathways environment;
• Experience with Performance Analysis software - Sportscode/HUDL/GPS/My TP Hockey Australia;
• Hockey Coaching Accreditation;
• Preferred working rights in Australia;
• Current Driver’s Licence;
• First Aid qualification;
• Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

ABOUT HOCKEY ACT

Hockey ACT (HACT) is the not-for-profit state sporting organisation responsible for the development, governance, promotion and delivery of hockey programs within the ACT. HACT comprises of 22 member clubs and owns and operates two facilities The National Hockey Centre at Lyneham and Tuggeranong Hockey Park, Greenway. HACT is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community, with a strong emphasis on supporting initiatives such as Reconciliation, LGBTQ+ inclusion, mental health awareness through Livin for Hockey and breast cancer awareness. We believe in creating a welcoming environment for all individuals to participate in the sport, regardless of background or identity.

Mission

To cultivate Hockey ACT as a sustainable and enduring organisation that fulfils a commitment to the well-being of the sport and its participants through cohesion, connection, and aspiration.

Vision

We want Hockey to inspire every participant in the ACT and surrounding region, to:

• reach their best, both individually and together;
• foster a place where everyone has a sense of belonging and the opportunity to thrive;
• be a vibrant part of people’s way of life.

Our Values

INTEGRITY    I    INNOVATION     I    INCLUSION     I    EXCELLENCE

• Strong, decisive leadership in setting the direction for our sport
• Excellence in what we do on and off the field
• Promoting a sense of shared responsibility and unity of purpose
• Respect, integrity, transparency and honesty in all our dealings
• Innovation and future focus
• Strive to achieve a truly welcoming, safe and inclusive community for everyone, allowing people of all abilities, cultures, races, creeds, sexualities, and genders to be involved in the sport in the way they choose to be.
• Promoting a supportive, inclusive and diverse environment