Full-Time Assistant Coach

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Title of Position: Assistant Coach
Term: Full Time

Start Date: TBD
Salary: $35, – $45,

Announcement Date: August 30,
Closing Date: September 20,

Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) is seeking an Assistant Coach to join our U18 Female Prep team in Penticton, BC. The successful candidates will become part of a world class hockey development program that believes in a commitment to excellence in all areas of the student-athlete’s training on and off the ice.

Our Mission

To create an environment that gives every student-athlete the best possible opportunity to achieve and surpass individual potential through structure, support, knowledge and experience.

OHA

Background

Summary of Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Senior Manager of Hockey Operations; however, has close working relationships with the Head Coach and Management team, to provide the best environment for the student-athlete. Assistant Coaches are responsible for the overall experience of the student-athlete both on and off the ice. This includes but is not limited to:

• Work with the head coach to develop and implement on-ice activities
• Assist head coach in all team activity including off ice training, practices, games (including travel)
• Develop and implement weekly practice schedules and develop yearly practice plans
• Oversee on-ice practice sessions, develop team tactics and strategies, prepare players for games, manage the bench in game situations, and prepare written and verbal player evaluations
• Transport players as required to and from school, games, etc.
• Assist, attend and participate in meetings and conferences
• Ensures student-athletes are adhering to the Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy and participates on the Discipline Committee when required
• Ensures all OHG policies and procedures are being met by staff and students
• Assist with parent and player communication
• Promotes and markets student-athletes for future hockey opportunities
• On ice instructor in the summer and spring programming within the camps division
• On ice instructor within the Hockey Canada Skills Academy division as required
• Assist with the execution of spring tryout camps and spring hockey teams
• Follows all Hockey Canada rules and regulations as required by coaching staff

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma or equivalent work/professional development experience.
• Strong communication, administrative, organizational and time management skills
• Experience working with youth from 12 – 19 years of age
• Experience playing at higher levels is an asset
• Hockey Canada qualifications: Development 1 or High Performance (HP1), Respect in Sport, Gender Equality, and CATT
• Positive, professional and possess strong listening, written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with your team and their families, as well as your colleagues
• Proactive, organized and prepared with flexibility to adapt your plans as needed, to ensure the needs of your student-athletes and the goals of the organization are being met
• Approachable and supportive – not only to the student-athletes on your team but also to your colleagues
• Coachable and accepting of guidance from Hockey Operations staff
• Experience with video editing and can pull together player footage – not only for review and coaching purposes but also to help student-athletes looking to move to the next level
• Skate Sharpening and equipment experience is a bonus
• Class 4 Driver’s License and a current driver’s abstract required at time of employment
• Criminal record check and vulnerable persons check

Application Process

Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.