Winkler Flyers – HEAD COACH
March 13th, 2019
The Winkler Flyers Hockey Club, a proud member of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, invites applications for the full-time position of Head Coach.
Desired Qualifications:
The Winkler Flyers are looking for a coach who:
- Has demonstrated success at a high level of coaching previously.
- Possesses strong leadership skills.
- Is committed to developing each player on the team so he 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 General Manager, Assistant Coaches and other team staff in developing, promoting and accomplishing team goals.
- Brings sound knowledge of structure, systems and concepts that are appropriate for a successful Junior 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 players Junior A calibre 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.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for all duties normally associated with the job of a Head Coach of a Junior A hockey team including, but not limited to the following:
- Working jointly with General Manager 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
- 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 development program which fosters the growth of athletic and personal skills of all team members 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 area and league teams.
- Establishing and maintaining a professional reputation among all external agencies (league staff, opposing teams, visiting and host hotels, referee group, sponsors, minor hockey partners, opposing team fans and support staff, etc.
- Serving as a representative consistent with the values and standards of the Winkler Flyers when conducting meetings with parents, families, social clubs, media, fans and league officials.
- Overseeing the Annual Winkler Flyer Summer Hockey School.
- Performing Community Outreach and making public relations appearances as requested from time to time.
- Performing additional duties as directed by the team management from time to time.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and references electronically as well as any questions you may have to: [email protected] before March 22nd, 2019.