The Osoyoos Coyotes Junior “A” Hockey Club is searching for a motivated individual to apply for an Assistant Coach position. This is a volunteer role.
The hockey club is primed for success in the 2024/2025 Season, with a strong returning class of top-end talent, supported by an excellent crop of new recruits and experienced group of coaches and staff. As the Coyotes celebrate their 15th Anniversary, we are looking for a candidate who will uphold the standards set by management and staff these past 14 years. The successful candidate will be expected to help maintain the highest levels of character, integrity, attitude, reliability, trust, community engagement and relationships.
Job Summary:
The candidate will perform all duties associated with the position of Assistant Coach of the Osoyoos Coyotes, including but not limited to, working with the Head Coach/GM to prepare a season plan, scheduling, conducting camps, running practices, conducting off-ice training, maintaining team and individual discipline, recruiting players and promoting the team in the community.
Assistant Coach Responsibilities:
- General Duties: Help with all on-ice and off-ice activities, including camps, practices, games, conditioning and nutritional programs.
- Recruitment: Collaborate with the Head Coach/GM and Scouts to help recruit and select a full roster of quality, junior calibre players.
- Representation: Serve as a representative of the hockey club’s values and standards in meetings with parents, families, social clubs and media.
- Player Management: Enforce player rules, regulations and team policies and supervise player conduct, both on and off the ice.
- Game Analysis: Study game tape and bring thoughts to the Head Coach prior to video sessions and contribute to regular team meetings to break down game film.
- Community Engagement: Set up community outreach and public relations appearances for players and nurture strong, healthy, community relationships.
- Roster Management: Register and manage the roster and player list through the Hockey Canada Registration system.
Qualifications:
Work on obtaining the Hockey Canada coaching level needed to be an Assistant Coach in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Work toward High Performance 1 Certification, if not already certified.
For more information or to apply for this position, contact Head Coach/General Manager, Ken Law, at ken_law12@hotmail.com or 250.490.1788.
