EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) ARE CALLED FOR TEAM MANAGERS
2016 INLINE HOCKEY AUSTRALIA NATIONAL TEAMS
Inline Hockey Australia is seeking applications for the position of Team Managers for 2016 National Teams. When applying you should clearly indicate which age division and tournament you are nominating to manage. A prerequisite in submitting your EOI is that you are in attendance at the 2015 National In line Hockey Championships being held in Logan, QLD. The proposed vacant positions are as follows:
2016 Inline Hockey proposedaau/jUNIOR oLYMPICS
Dates: TBA (Late June/Early July 2016) and Location-Hawaii
o Team Manager- 12’s & Under
o Team Manager -14’s & Under
o Team Manager -16’s & Under
o Team Manager- 14yrs and Under Junior Women Development Team / INLINE HOCKEY
FIRS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
Dates: TBA (Late June/Early July 2016) and
Location-TBA
o Team Manager- Junior Women’s 18yrs and under
o Team Manger- Junior Men’s 18 yrs and under
o Team Manager- Senior Men
o Team Manager- Senior Women
1. Qualifications and Experience:
a) Previous experience as a team manager at an international inline hockey competition is desirable however applicants with considerable experience as team manager of State Teams at National Championships, who can demonstrate a good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a team manager of inline hockey teams should apply.
b) Renew your 2016 ILHA membership by 21 January 2016.
c) Be in good standing of Inline Hockey Australia.
d) Must complete the National Team Manager Training Course.
e) Require a good understanding of respective Rules and Regulations of In line Hockey at an international level
f) Demonstrated planning and organisational skills
g) Capable of driving a manual small transport vehicle both within Australia and overseas (e.g. up to 15 person vehicle & trailer) and ability to apply for an international motor vehicle driver’s license.
h) Must have a current email address as well as basic computer skills for communicating with the Chef de Mission and team members.
i) Must have demonstrated financial skills for administering a team budget for meals etc, and be prepared to provide an account of all monies expensed, together with receipts.
j) Team Manager Applicants for 2016, other than the Masters Team (if competing), will be required to hold a current “Volunteer Suitability Card” or similar police clearance for working with children under the age of 18 years of age. [NOTE: Any person appointed by Inline Hockey Australia to a role in which that person is likely to have individual and unsupervised contact with players less than 18 years of age must show proof of Suitability Card or similar police clearance. Obtained within your State.]
k) Some first aid skill, but in particular ability to quickly source appropriate medical support as required for those players in your care while away from the competition venue.
NOTE: Must make yourself available to meet with the team immediately after selection announcements at the end of Nationals and take down all their contact details before the selected players depart for home.
NOTE: The NEC reserves the right to combine Manager roles for 2016 International Team season. Managers may be asked to manage more than one team.
2. Personal attributes:
a) Clear and rational thought path and an ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; and in particular with your nominated age division.
b) Ability to supervise players and administer discipline as appropriate within Skate Australia and Inline Hockey Australia’s Policies and Guidelines.
c) Ability to work as part of a team, and when necessary, independently without supervision.
d) Ability to be flexible when relating to different personalities and the different needs of individuals and organisations.
e) Skills in the area of facilitation and negotiation.
f) Problem solving & conflict resolution.
g) Being objective, consistent and compassionate.
3. Additional criteria to be considered prior to submitting application:
a) Must be committed to contact team members on a regular basis to ensure players are provided with information in relation to costs, travel, accommodation, payments etc.
b) All Championship - must be committed to make yourself available for teleconference meetings called by the Chef de Mission
c) Must be prepared to travel with team members
d) Must be prepared to stay in team accommodation and may not share accommodation with children/spouse/family/friends.
e) Must provide a full written report within 30 days of completion to the appointed Chef de Mission. Managers that have outstanding team reports from previous tournaments will not be considered.
f) All successful applicants will be required to sign a Team Manager Agreement and abide by Skate Australia and Inline Hockey Australia’s procedures and protocols.
4. References: Please provide the name and contact details of 3 people to act as References.
5. Assessment after the tournament:
Team Managers will be assessed at the conclusion of the 2016 event(s) on the following performance measures:
· Established and maintained an efficient communication network between the Coach, team members, the Chef de Mission and where required the National Office.
· Provision of written report within the required timeframe.
· Management and behaviour of team members while on tour.
When completing your application please give detail of how you meet the above selection criteria by providing examples of when/how you have carried out these duties/tasks. Your application is the selection panel’s first point of contact with you so it needs to reflect your qualifications and abilities (with references). Appointments are made in accordance with Bylaw 6, which has been attached for your convenience.
It is to your advantage to ensure that you address all selection criteria in your application.
Please provide all your contact details including your email address.
TEAM MANAGER NOMINATION FORM
2016 INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
This form must accompany your application which addresses ALL selection criteria.
Please indicate by inserting a tick (þ) in the box which corresponds to the team/division you are applying for. If you intend to nominate for more than one team/division within any of the boxes below, please indicate your preference by using numbers e.g. [1] [2] etc.
FIRS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSLocation: TBA - Dates are late June/early July 2016 / AAU/Junior Olympics
Location: Hawaii. Dates: TBA-(around late June, early July)
o Junior Women 18’s & under
o Junior Men 18’s & under
o Senior Women
o Senior Men / o 12’s
o 14’s
o 14 yrs & under JuniorWomen Development Team
o 16’s
All applications MUST be forwarded by either mail or email to:
Chief Executive Officer
Skate Australia Incorporated
PO Box 4233
Robina Town Centre QLD 4230
APPLICATIONS CLOSE DATE: WEDNESDAY 15th JULY 2015.