NGHA Coach Application 2017-18

Competitive HEAD COACHES

The successful candidate will have the following certifications, accreditations, and experience:
·         Hockey Canada Development 1 coaching certification
·         Hockey Canada High Performance 1 (HP1) Certification (requirement for Bantam and Midget AA only)
·         Previous experience coaching hockey
·         Previous hockey coaching experience as a head coach of a competitive team is strongly recommended (for AA only)
·         SPEAK OUT  or Respect In Sport Certification
·         Valid Police Records Check

Areas of responsibility will include:
·         Be a part of the team selection process through tryouts
·         Select team coaching and administration staff
·         Produce a high level seasonal plan that includes tournament registrations, team building activities, a skills development plan, and team goals and objectives
·         Schedule, plan, and conduct appropriate practices to develop individual players and team over the season
·         Evaluate and make recommendations for player progressions
·         Attend all coaches meetings and team functions
·         Ability to meet goals of the competitive team as the season progresses
·         Ability to establish a reliable and respected leadership presence
·         Proper communication with players, parents, coaching staff, and association/league representatives
·         Conduct yourself in a professional and appropriate manner

HOUSE LEAGUE head coaches

The successful candidate will be required to have the following by September 1st 2017:
·         Coach 2 Coach Level Training
·         SPEAK OUT or Respect In Sport Certification
·         Police Records Check (valid throughout the 2017-18 season)

Areas of responsibility will include:
·         Being a part of the player evaluations and team balancing during sort-outs.
·         Selecting team coach and administration staff
·         Developing a high-level plan for the season that includes tournament registrations, team building activities, a skills development plan, and team goals and objectives
·         Scheduling, planning, and conducting appropriate practices to develop individual players and team over the season
·         Attending all coaches meetings and team functions
·         Establishing a reliable and respected leadership presence
·         Communicating effectively with players, parents, coaching staff, and association/league representatives
·         Conducting yourself in a professional and appropriate manner

If you are interested in pursuing either opportunity, please fill in the Application Form below and provide a brief description of your intentions, selecting which team(s) you are applying for, and attach your coaching resume.

Within your coaching resume, please show how you meet the requirements above, include your complete coaching experience, and any other information you deem relevant.

DEADLINES
The deadline for Competitive AA applications is January 31, 2017.
For all other Competitive teams (A, BB, B, C), the application submission deadline is April 30, 2017.
The deadline for House League application submissions is June 30, 2017.

SELECTION PROCESS
Coach selection process for Competitive AA coaches will be completed by March 10, 2017.
For all other Competitive levels, the selection process will be completed by May 15, 2017.
House League coaches will be selected by July 31, 2017.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Competitive Director or House League Director and a League Representative will assist you.