BLIZZARD JR. A HOCKEY

PO BOX 10490

OPASKWAYAK, MB

R0B 2J0

 

The Blizzard, proud members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League invite applications to our organization as full-time Head Coach and General Manager.

Desired Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Has demonstrated success at a high level of coaching previously.
• Possesses strong leadership skills.
• Is committed to developing each player, so they can be successful at the next level of competition.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and encourages feedback from players, coaching staff, and management.
• Can work collaboratively with the Hockey Operations staff in developing, promoting, and accomplishing team goals.
• Brings sound knowledge of structure, systems, and concepts that are appropriate for a successful Jr. A team.
• Possesses or is willing to obtain High Performance 1 Certification and Respect in sport Certification.
• Has developed a strong reputation for successfully recruiting, developing, and promoting Junior A players in the past.
• Has demonstrated a high level of integrity in the past when dealing with players, parents, fellow coaches, referees, fans and team management.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for all duties normally associated with the position as a Head Coach of a Junior A Hockey team including; but not limited to the following:

 

• Working jointy with Hockey Operations staff in recruiting and selecting a full roster of high-quality Junior A caliber players.
• Planning and conducting all on-ice try-out camps, practices, games and off-ice development.
• Developing practice and game plans which promote the teaching of appropriate offensive, defensive and special team systems and related skills.
• Utilizing all available game analysis software to correct, reinforce and motivate players.
• Developing and implementing a team/player program which fosters the growth of athletic and personal skills of all team member via skill work, analysis, regular evaluation and feedback.
• Overseeing the enforcement of player rules, regulations and team policies including disciplinary standards for all on and off ice conduct.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative, supportive, and professional relationships with each area and league teams.
• Establishing and maintaining a professional reputation among all external agencies (leaguestaff, opposing teams, visiting and host hotels, referee group, sponsors, minor hockeypartners, opposing team fans and support staff.)
• Serving as a representative consistent with the values and standards of the Blizzard whenconducting meetings with parents, families, social clubs, media, fans and league officials.
• Performing Community Outreach and making public relations appearances as requestedfrom time to time.
• Reaching out to sponsors to increase and reach marketing goals.
• Performing additional duties as directed by team management as requested.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references electronically as well as anyquestions to Usman Tahir at usman_tahir625@yahoo.com

The Blizzard have temporarily placed Kris Menard as Acting General Manager until the position isfilled. Email- krismenard@msn.com Phone: (204) 823-0541