U11AA, U13AA Head Coach
Foothills Bisons AA will be hosting ID skates at the end of March, so we would like coaches in place prior to that.
The Foothills Bisons AA Hockey organization is an independent athletic association that is carded to the Foothills Minor Hockey Association (FMHA) via Hockey Alberta. Our draw zone includes High River, Blackie, Nanton, Claresholm, Diamond Valley, Vulcan, Stavely, and surrounding areas.
Our mandate is to:
· Create a safe and fun environment for development of all athletes and coaches to reach their full individual potential
- Promote equal opportunity for all participants - athletes, coaches, officials, parents, friends and community members - involved from across our recruitment area to feel welcome, respected and valued
- Develop a ‘winning spirit’ in our communities that will encourage and support all participants both on-and-off the ice
- Develop a reputation for the Foothills Bisons AA program as one of the most competitive, well-run, and sportsmanlike organizations in the province
- Develop hockey teams capable of competing for a championship every year
Responsibilities include:
• Attending Spring ID skates at the end of March and helping with the evaluation and selection of players for potential commitment offers, to be followed with fall conditioning and tryout camps.
• Attend the Spring AAA Tryouts to be held in April yearly
• Assemble a complete coaching staff
• Lead and plan team practices that build physical and technical skills, enhance hockey IQ, reinforce the learning process, and help build leadership skills
• Lead and plan off-ice activities that build team culture, camaraderie and enhance leadership skills
• Develop game plans and lead game day coaching activities
• Be a role model by setting a good example for players and showing respect for athletes, coaching staff, parents, opponents and officials
• Have a plan that develops players skills at an elite level of play, while using positive methodology that fosters player confidence and self-esteem.
• Have a consistent disciplinary policy for players, appropriate to the age level and communicate to both players and parents to set expectations
• Uphold and abide by the Foothills Bisons AA policies and procedures as outlined by Level Directors, and our Coaching Director
• Communicate team updates regularly with team stakeholders
• Work with and coordinate the delegation of responsibilities of the assistant coaches, support staff and team manager
Education & Experience:
• Development 1
• Intro to Principles of Checking (previously Checking Skills)
• Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification
• experience in coaching at a high-performance level
• Previous playing experience at a high level is an asset
• Clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
Skills:
• Works well in a collaborative team environment
• A consummate professional with experience working with youth athletes
• Strong ability to develop relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate and skilled in fostering an environment of personal and athletic growth for athletes
• Demonstrates initiative and has a growth mindset
• Passionate about sport and leaving a positive impact on everyone involved
HP1 is preferred but not necessary. The successful candidate will have the option for additional development opportunities.
If interested in applying, please contact our Coaching Director, Kyle Wickstrom, [email protected]
Application Deadline: March 9, 2025.
Contact Details
Organization: Foothills Bisons AA Hockey
Contact: Kyle Wickstrom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 403 485 0206
Application Deadline
March 09, 2025
