The Melville Millionaires invite applications for the position of Head Coach/General Manager. This is a full-time position.
The position will perform all duties normally associated with the job of a Head Coach and General Manager of a junior hockey team including, but not limited to, working with the Assistant General Manager, Trainer and Assistant Coach to initiate and prepare a season plan, scheduling and conducting tryouts, practices, meetings and other training, maintaining team and individual discipline, recruiting players and promoting the team in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit and select a full roster of quality junior caliber players
- Conduct all on-ice camps, practices, games and daily dry-land
- Develop game and practice plans including offensive and defensive systems as well as special teams play
- Serve as a representative consistent with the values and standards of the of the Melville Millionaires organization and the SJHL when conducting meetings with parents, families, social clubs, and media
- Assist in enforcement of player rules, regulations and team policies including disciplinary standards and supervise and manage the conduct of players both on and off the ice
- Supervise an off-ice conditioning program
- Study game film and conduct regular team meetings to break down game film
- Develop and maintain collaborative, supportive, and professional relationships with area and league teams; help further establish and maintain a professional reputation among all external agencies (league staff, opposing teams, visiting and host hotels, referee group, sponsors, minor partners, opposing team fans and support staff, etc.)
- Assist in development of individual and team athletic skills and foster personal growth and development of all team members
- Hold team training camps
- Must possess good time management skills and is able to multitask, while providing structure
- Must be willing and able to perform Community Outreach and Public Relations appearances
- Perform additional duties as directed by the Melville Millionaires Board of Directors
Qualifications:
- Recruiting sources of junior caliber players
- A strong reputation for coaching ability and integrity among players, coaches, and parents
- Strong mentorship, leadership, disciplinary skills and conflict management
- Demonstrated ability to develop players in preparation for play at higher levels
- Demonstrated success as a coach/assistant coach
- Junior, Collegiate, or Professional playing experience preferred
Sound knowledge of game theory and concepts including systems and special teams play - Posses the coaching qualifications to coach at a Jr. A level (example: HP1)
Resumes are being accepted until March 20, 2020. Please forward your resume to either Tammy Stevenson (tammy.stevenson@accesscomm.ca) or Renee Waldbauer (renee.waldbauer@richardson.ca)
The Melville Millionaires would like to thank all those who express interest in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.