The IIHA invites applications for the position of General Manager of the Women’s Irish National Team.
The position is voluntary and the successful candidate will commence work in July 2010. The immediate work will concern the preparation of the Women’s Irish National Team to compete in the 2011 IIHF World Women’s Championship Division V in Sofia, Bulgaria (14th – 20th March 2011).
To apply for this position you must:
•be free to travel on the dates of this tournament (14th – 20th March 2011)
•provide references upon request
•be vetted by the appropriate authorities once appointed
•become a member of the IIHA and continue to be a member throughout the period that you hold the position
•be proficient in the use of email
•email your application to office@iiha.org or send by registered post to:
Re: Women’s General Manager Position,
Irish Ice Hockey Association,
Sport HQ,
13 Joyce Way,
Parkwest Business Park,
Dublin 12,
Ireland
The deadline for applications to this position is Friday, 2nd July 2010.
If you do not receive confirmation that your application has been received you should contact the IIHA immediately at office@iiha.org.
Your application must include your:
•full name
•date of birth
•postal address
•telephone number
•email address
•details of any club affiliations
•Curriculum Vitae outlining any relevant experience (hockey or otherwise) which may be of interest or value to the position.
A select number of applicants will be called for an interview and following these interviews the General Manager of the Women’s Irish National Team will be appointed.
The length of term that the successful candidate will have shall be discussed at the interview stage. However, the position will be subject to regular evaluations including an Annual Review.
GENERAL DETAILS
Your roles and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
•Assisting the Head Coach in appointing the coaching staff who will assist with the team’s preparations
•Working with the coaching staff to determine tryouts, practice sessions and games
•Organising and informing players and coaches alike of said tryouts, practice sessions and games
•Determining and organising fundraising events
•Reporting on the progress of the team and communicating with the players, coaches and the Executive Committee alike through meetings, emails and phone calls.
•Primary role in organising all travel arrangements to and from the 2011 IIHF World Women’s Championship Division V in Sofia, Bulgaria (14th – 20th March 2011).
•Assisting the Executive Committee in coming up with a plan for securing sponsorship.
Immediate tasks will include but are not limited to:
•creating a season’s plan in conjunction with the Head Coach and Executive Committee for all events i.e. tryouts, practice sessions, games and fundraising events
•determining and organising fundraising events
The position:
•will involve approximately 2 – 5 hours of work per week
•will be subject to regular evaluations including an Annual Review
The Executive Committee will at all times support you in your role by providing guidance and assistance whenever required.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us at office@iiha.org.