Perth

 Inferno  Ice  Hockey  Club  

 
    Expression  of  Interest  –  Head  Coach  

Perth  Inferno  Ice  Hockey  Club  are  seeking  expressions  of  interest  for  the  key  role  of  Head  
Coach  for  the  upcoming  2020/2021  Australian  Women’s  Ice  Hockey  league  season.  

Head  Coaches  role  is  to  provide  coaching  and  athlete  development  oversight  for  the  team  
including  running  tryouts,  team  trainings  and  home  and  away  games  in  the  league.  This  is  a  
volunteer  role  and  requires  coordinating  with  the  committee,  Team  Manager  and  Assistant  
Coach.  

Role:  
The  Head  Coach  is  responsible  for:  

• Assisting  players  to  develop  effective  training  environments  for  team  performance  
• Promoting  and  developing  a  strong  and  unified  culture  that  sets  the  example  for  the  
club  as  a  whole  
• Developing  and  maintaining  a  strong  relationship  with  the  club  committee,  ensuring  
they  are  briefed  on  key  strategies,  activities,  travel,  and  issues  
• Providing  players  with  regular  feedback  to  develop  and  reach  their  goals  
• Working  closely  with  the  team  manager  and  assistant  coach  to  compete  in  both  
home  and  away  rounds,  including  completion  of  post  trip  reports  

Responsible  to:  
The  Head  Coach  is  responsible  to  the  Club  President    
 
Knowledge,  Skills,  Experience  and  Requirements:  

• Have  previous  coaching  experience,  ideally  at  a  senior  level  

• Have  a  strong  ability  to  plan  and  implement  training  and  competition  programs  
• Ability  to  motivate  and  inspire  players  and  assist  them  in  striving  towards  their  goals
• Have  effective  communication  and  interpersonal  skills  including  the  ability  to  
interact  positively  with  the  Perth  Inferno  club,  committee  members,  officials,  
athletes  and  supporters  
• Be  a  positive  role  model  on  and  off  the  ice  
• Up  to  date  Working  with  Children  Check  or  the  ability  to  obtain  one  

Applicants  should  hold  a  Level  2  IHA  Coaching  accreditation  and  be  willing  to  take  
ownership  and  responsibility  for  the  development  of  players  within  the  Perth  Inferno  club

The  committee  panel  will  select  the  successful  applicant  for  the  Head  Coach  role.  Applicants  
are  encouraged  to  prepare  for  a  potential  interview  if  there  is  a  tied  vote.  Coaches  are  to  
submit  an  expression  of  interest,  including  a  brief  profile  and  development  plan  to:  

Perth  Inferno  President  by  COB  25/07/2020  

president@perthinferno.com.au