La Trobe University Hockey Club are seeking expressions of interest for a Women’s Head Coach in 2026 and beyond. This leadership role focuses on our Women’s 1s & 2s in Vic League, while supporting the broader Women’s section.
ABOUT THE CLUB
La Trobe University Hockey Club is located in Kingsbury, 12km north of the CBD. We have a proud 50+ year history with more than 300 members and 23 teams across juniors, seniors, masters and open. Our newly redeveloped field and lights were opened for the 2021 season, and new $3mil clubrooms have now been completed which will ultimately provide the club with one of the best facilities in the State.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Women, on the back of a Vic League 2 Premiership, is looking for sustainable long term success and to return to Vic League 1 (VL1), the club is seeking a coach to develop our list and take the squad to the next level. We have a mix of experienced players, students, locals, and junior players with a vast array of talent and experience.
We are also actively working with the university to recruit new players from on-campus colleges, inter-varsity and students relocating from regional areas to study in Bundoora.
The successful applicant should:
- Create and clearly communicate a framework to continue to develop the Vic League squad
- A strong communicator with both players and the club committee
- Have a proven ability to develop and motivate players to success
- Have the ability to develop and implement training schedules for both pre-season and regular season sessions
- Develop game strategies which foster improvement in the playing group and long-term success at the higher level
- Work with the club’s administration, selection panel and volunteers and help develop and execute a plan for success from top to bottom
- Have a minimum Level 1 coaching qualification
- Have a Working with Children certification
REMUNERATION
Tenure and remuneration are negotiable based on experience. The ideal candidate would be open to a multi-year agreement if both parties are satisfied at the end of the first season.
There are opportunities for additional salary by taking on further responsibilities such as coaching our Juniors Academy, Hookin2Hockey, Masterclasses, or Foundation Classes.
APPLICATION
Candidates should email their hockey resume or any questions to president@latrobeunihockey.com by November 30th. Applications will remain confidential.