Overview
Regina Pats – Assistant Coach Jobs in Regina, Canada at Brandt
As a member of the Hockey Operations department, the Assistant Coach will play a critical and integral role in the success of the Regina Pats. This unique position will work directly with the Head Coach and other Hockey Operations staff on a daily basis to develop and maintain a consistent and successful hockey team that challenges for a WHL Championship each season, develops players, and produces an entertaining product on the ice.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach in developing game plans, tactics and strategies, including but not limited to offensive and defensive systems as well as special teams play.
- Assist the Head Coach in coordinating practice plans.
- Assist the Head Coach in developing team strategies and tactics for the season and for each specific opponent.
- Responsible for running either the Power Play or Penalty Kill special teams unit as assigned by the Head Coach.
- Pre-scout and code 2 to 3 of the most recent games for each upcoming opponent and present video to the Regina Pats players of opponent’s strengths, weaknesses, systems and strategies.
- Conduct post-game review and analysis of each Regina Pats game on a team and individual player level.
- Present individual teaching clips to players.
- Assist the General Manager and Head Coach with player evaluations and selection process at Fall and Development Camps.
- Provide the General Manager and Head Coach with insight, guidance and opinion on potential player transactions, including trades as well as the listing/dropping of players from the Regina Pats 50 man list.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Regina Pats players, prospects and their families.
- Assist the Head Coach with WHL hockey administrative tasks as assigned.
- Assist with Manager of Hockey Operations with the planning and execution of the Regina Pats travel schedule (including but not limited to the bus schedule, pre and post-game meals, hotel accommodations).
- Keep, maintain, and prepare effective and accurate records for Hockey Operations budget and accounting requirements.
- Adhere to, and comply with, all QCSEG and WHL rules, regulations, and code of conducts as amended from time to time.
Required Skills
- Ability to identify and evaluate player talent, both hockey playing ability and individual personal characteristics desirable of the Regina Pats.
- Pride in appearance, professionalism and presentation of team.
- Must be able to work in both a team environment and independently, be proactive and self-motivated.
- High attention to detail and organization, and a positive “can-do” attitude, that results in consistently delivering quality work.
- Very strong written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively with all levels of the organization and to collaborate with both Hockey and Business Operations Staff.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to effectively and efficiently establish plans and manage priorities to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
Education and Experience
- Prior experience working as an Assistant Coach at the CHL or Professional Level preferred. Preference given to those candidates with Head Coach experience at the Midget AAA level or higher.
- Hockey Canada National Coach Certification Program High Performance 1 Certification
- Proficient in use of MS Office applications.
Other
- Extensive and regular travel required throughout Western Canada and the Western United States. Must be able to enter the United States.
- The hours of work are irregular and vary; working these hours is required to successfully carry out this position.
Required Experience
- Ability to identify and evaluate player talent, both hockey playing ability and individual personal characteristics desirable of the Regina Pats.
- Pride in appearance, professionalism and presentation of team.
- Must be able to work in both a team environment and independently, be proactive and self-motivated.
- High attention to detail and organization, and a positive “can-do” attitude, that results in consistently delivering quality work.
- Very strong written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively…
Title: Regina Pats – Assistant Coach
Company: Brandt
Location: Regina, Canada
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