EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – U18 NATIONAL MEN’S TEAM – EQUIPMENT MANAGER

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – EQUIPMENT MANAGER – World Men U18 (WMU18) National Team, IIHF World Championships – Sofia, Bulgaria, 2023

Expressions of Interest are being called for the role of Equipment Manager, to manage team equipment responsibilities for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships.

Duties include:
Liaise with the Team Manager, Head Coach and IHA Office to manage:

• All equipment assessment, transportation, and maintenance in the lead-up and during the World Championships
• Return of all equipment safely to O’Brien Icehouse, Melbourne, following completion of tour
• Manage team equipment communications with Team Manager, coaching staff, and players
• Manage logistics of all equipment for duration of World Championships
• Adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols and recommendations 
• Adhere to IHA Code of Conduct
• Other off-ice responsibilities as required

Proposed Dates (schedule tbc):

• 20th March (tbc) – team departs Australia for pre-competition camp in Sofia, Bulgaria
• 27th March – 2nd April – Division II Group B World Championships
• 3rd April – team departs Sofia for Australia

If you have experience in Ice Hockey Team Equipment Management, relevant transferable skills, and/or international travel experience, we would love to hear from you!

• Applications:
  Please apply via email to adam.woolnough@iha.org.au outlining:
  • Why you would like to be part of the WMU18 Team at the IIHF World Championships
  • Relevant ice hockey (or other) team management or equivalent experience
  • Relevant skills you possess that would contribute to the team and staff, and/or leadership capabilities
  • Confirmation of a Working with Children Check (or State equivalent) or willingness to get one
  • Willingness to adhere to relevant Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travel
  • Two referees with relevant contact details

Your application can be in dot point form and does not need to be longer than two paragraphs.

• By applying, it is assumed that you will uphold the IHA Code of Conduct at all times and be an ambassador for Australia. 

Please note – you will be required to hold a valid Australian Passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of return.

We are committed to honouring our past, succeeding in the present and shaping a prosperous future for our IHA high performance athletes.

We look forward to receiving your application by 5pm Friday 23rd December 2022.