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   Vancouver Minor Hockey Association: Position Descriptions

Coordinators, Managers, Coaches and HCSP Responsibilities
COACH COORDINATOR IN A MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

TEAM HEAD COACH

ASSISTANT COACH


TEAM MANAGER


DIVISIONAL MANAGER


HCSP (SAFETY PERSON)

COACH COORDINATOR IN A MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Develop and present on-ice programs within the association
  • Perform public relations as required pertaining to the association and its coaches
  • Liase with Executive Committee on behalf of the coaches in the association
  • In charge of selection of coaches for various divisions within the association
  • Present list for selection of coaches to Executive Committee for approval
  • Liase with B.C.A.H.A. District Coaching Coordinator regarding coaching clinics
  • Recommend coaches to Executive Committee for attendance at higher-level clinics
  • Meet with association coaches to discuss problems and solutions
  • Attend regular meetings of the Executive Committee
  • Perform evaluations on coaches during games and practices
  • Assist with evaluation of players for team selection
  • Establish team play guidelinesCoordinate meeting of coaches and players with local referee-in-chief or B.C.A.H.A. Referee Committee Member for better understanding of the rules of the game
  • Other duties as assigned by the local association
  • Manage and minimize the risk inherent in performing the day-to-day duties of a coach coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong interest in and personal commitment to coaching
  • Ability to work in conjunction with District Coaching Coordinator and association coaches
  • Ability to prepare and conduct public relations events
  • Ability to design and implement programs at the association level
  • Ability to conduct evaluation of coaches
  • Ability to evaluate players for team selection
  • Strong commitment to BCAHA coaching/initiation programs
  • Ability to present lectures to coaches at the local association level
  • Availability as to time requirements
  • Must have strong administration abilities

SELECTION

  • Selected and appointed by the Executive Committee of the local association
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TEAM HEAD COACH

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Serve as an official spokesperson on behalf of the team
  • Coordinate the delegation of responsibilities to the Assistant Coach and Manager
  • Plan on-ice and off-ice team activities in consultation with the Assistant Coach
  • Coordinate player evaluation and player selection in conjunction with the Coach Coordinator
  • Plan, implement and control pre-game preparation and communication with the team
  • Design the practise plans in consultation with the Assistant Coach
  • Coach the Team in all games and practices
  • Establish rules for the team and oversee the supervision of the players submit a year end report which contains the following information; evaluation of the players performance, evaluation of the team'sperformance, outline of practise plans and game strategy and recommendations on how the program can be improved.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the on-ice curriculum as outlined
  • Report to the association through the Coach Coordinator or designate
  • Ensure all team members uphold the rules and regulations of the CHA, BCAHA, District and local association

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong hockey background in playing, coaching and evaluating
  • Strong interest and commitment to child/athlete development
  • Ability to work with fellow coaching personnel
  • Ability to communicate on-ice and off-ice requirements to players and parents.
  • Availability as to time requirements
  • NCCP certified at the level indicated by CHA, BCAHA and MHA policy

SELECTION

  • Appointed via application and subsequent recommendation by the Coach Selection Committee and ratified by MHA executive.

ASSISTANT COACH

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Assist with player evaluation and the player selection process
  • Assist with planning, organizing and conducting practices
  • Assist with pre-game preparation
  • Assist with the operation of the team during the game
  • Assist with post game evaluation
  • Assist with scouting and evaluation of opponents
  • Assist with the supervision of players both on and off the ice
  • Assist with the formulation of the overall game plan, as well as the game-to-game adjustments
  • Submit a year-end evaluation report to the Head Coach containing observations on player performance, team performance and general recommendations on the program
  • Reports to the team head coach

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong hockey background in playing, coaching and evaluation
  • Strong interest and commitment to child/athlete development
  • Ability to work with fellow coaching personnel
  • Ability to communicate on-ice and off-ice requirements to players and parents
  • Availability as to time requirements
  • NCCP certified at the level indicated by CHA, BCAHA and MHA policy

SELECTION

  • Appointed via application and subsequent recommendation by the Coach Selection Committee and ratified by MHA executive
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TEAM MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Act on direction of the team head coach and report directly to the team head coach
  • Coordinate the team selection process in conjunction with the Coach Coordinator and team coaches
  • Develop an operating budget for the team
  • Submit a financial summary of the team
  • Coordinate travel, accommodation, meals and facility rental for the team
  • Assist with team communication regarding events
  • Obtain necessary equipment and supplies for the team
  • Coordinate team financial matters including player fees, sponsorship, advertising, grants etc.
  • Submit financial statements as per association policy
  • Submit a year-end evaluation report containing observations on team performance and recommendations on the program
  • Generate a team address list and circulate
  • Attend scheduled meetings and produce a team schedule in conjunction with the coaching staff
  • Communicate needs for officials with association
  • Coordinate all pre and post game paperwork and distribute to appropriate parties (i.e. game sheets, etc.)
  • Arrange for off-ice officials
  • Communicate with media/association on the team results
  • Serve as Risk Management liaison for the team. This includes the reporting of injuries and return to play guidelines in conjunction with the team trainer

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong hockey administrative background
  • Strong interest and commitment to child/athlete development
  • Ability to communicate with team staff, parents, players and association executive
  • Conversant on rules and regulations

SELECTION

  • Appointed via application and subsequent recommendation by the Coach Selection Committee and ratified by the MHA executive.
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DIVISIONAL MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Represent the interests of players and parents of the division to the Association Executive
  • Oversee the operation of teams in the division
  • Assist the Coach Coordinator with selection of coaches
  • Supplies the registrar with appropriate information on team officials and players
  • May arrange for player and coach evaluation (in conjunction with the Coach Coordinator)
  • In conjunction with team personnel, arranges for the allocation of players to teams. This may also involve player movement, addition and deletion during the season
  • Ensure that team equipment needs (including safety) are fulfilled through the equipment manager
  • Ensure that, through the equipment manager, teams are provided with and return uniforms
  • Provide information on practice and game ice allocation to the division
  • Ensure team officials are knowledgeable of and adhere to game administration procedures
  • Ensure team officials adhere to association penalty procedure
  • May assist in the development of divisional tournaments
  • Oversees the equitable assignment of exhibition games and approves all out of town exhibition games for the division. Oversees the administration procedures for these games

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong hockey administrative background
  • Ability to work with team personnel
  • Ability to act as a liaison with the association executive
  • Knowledgeable in rules, regulations, administration procedures of the division, association, district

SELECTION

  • May be an appointed or elected position
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HCSP (SAFETY PERSON)

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Conducts regular checks of players' equipment
  • Is responsible for promoting proper warm up and conditioning techniques as a form of injury prevention
  • Establishes medical history files on every player and carries these files and the team first aid kit on every outing
  • Implements an Emergency Action Plan for the team and through this is prepared to react in the event of accidents, injuries and medical emergencies
  • Manages all injuries, learns to recognize serious injuries and refers injured players to qualified professionals

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be minimum age of 16
  • Must attend and pass an 8 hour certification course, and re-certify every 3 years
  • A safety background is an asset, but not a prerequisite
  • All safety persons are encouraged to enhance their skills with current first aid and CPR training

SELECTION

  • Interested persons may identify themselves to the coach or team manager

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