U13 AA, U13 AAA, U15 AA, U 16 AA, U18 AA
Application Deadline is March 10, 2025.
We will be holding ID skates in early April, so we would like coaches in place prior to that.
Compensation : Paid Honorarium, Expenses and paid Coach Certification Upgrades.
Wheatland Athletic Association (WAA) is a community-based organization whose primary purpose is to provide fair opportunity for positive experiences through a safe and fun environment with strong, progressive, and quality programs for all members of the hockey community.
We were an AA hockey association but with the announcement from Hockey Alberta in regards to U13AAA, Wheatland was one of the Association chosen to host a team.This position will report to the WAA Committee Chair and applicable AAA Director and must be open and willing to work with an integrated support team and receive mentorship and feedback that enhances their skill set and development as a coach.
Responsibilities:
• Assemble a complete coaching staff
• Attend the Spring AAA Tryouts to be held in April yearly
• Coordinate player evaluation and selection in the Spring, and then again in the Fall for the last chance tryouts
• 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
• Build 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
• Work with the Coach Mentor
• Uphold the WAA policies and procedures
• Communicate team updates regularly with team stakeholders
• Submit a yearly plan, mid-way report and year-end report as directed by the WAA Committee Chair
• 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
• 3+ years or equivalent of 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 President Bruce Clayton, [email protected]
Contact Details
Organization: Wheatland Athletic Association- Strathmore
Contact: Bruce Clayton
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 403-589-4285
Application Deadline
March 10, 2025
