Participation Officer

About Hockey South Australia

Hockey SA is the peak body representing the game of hockey in South Australia. Hockey SA is made up from metropolitan and regional associations and represents almost 7000 members. Hockey SA members range from the age of 5 – 75 with strong representation across age, gender and all abilities. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Hockey Operations Manager, the Participation Officer will be responsible for providing assistance in the implementation of participation-based programs, coaching programs, education programs, affiliated league programs and the overall promotion of the game of hockey in South Australia. This is a part-time role, 3 days per week.

Key Accountabilities 

• Assist the Hockey Operations Manager increase exposure to hockey for new participants through the delivery of development programs and activities in schools and communities (including Hookin2Hockey, Active After-schools Communities or other forms) 
• Actively promote all Hin2H programs to the local school communities and clubs
• Assist with the delivery of the junior development programs and activities (including at member clubs and associations), school-based activities, holiday activities
• Work closely with member clubs and associations to increase the rate of junior participation in hockey especially through establishing and fostering links with local schools
• Assist with the annual Hockey SA Schools Roadshow including the engagement with affiliates, communication with schools and recruitment and management of casual staff
• Assist with the Hockey SA Sporting Schools program

Experience, Skills and Attributes

• At least 1+ years of experience in a similar role within sports
• Experience in working with children in a school and/or sporting environment
• Strong desire to work in Game Development within a State Sporting Organisation or a Sporting Club would be highly regarded
• Coaching and/or teaching experience
• An empathy and understanding of hockey at various levels
• Ability to work well in a small team environment

How to Apply

• If this sounds like you, please apply with a current resume and a covering letter outlining why you would be a good fit for the role to Steph Tirado via the Seek application process. 
• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other disadvantaged folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, you if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!
• Hockey South Australia is a welcoming place where we seek to engage respectfully with people with diverse experiences and backgrounds. All applications are gratefully received, and applicants will be considered on their ability to do the job and alignment to our values.
• All employment is subject to a valid and current Working with Children Check and Drivers License.
• Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 21st March 2024 but will be reviewed as they come in so don't hesitate to apply today!