Assistant Coach Position- Women’s Team Canada

The CBHA and our National Programs have won more World Championships in the 17 year history of the ISBHF than any of the other great nations we compete against. Gold has been raised 8 times by our Men's and Women's programs and in 2015 Canada is looking for passionate Assistant Coaches to help lead our Women’s Team Canada to reclaim the top world spot once again.

If you love the sport, are looking for a huge challenge and want to be surrounded by players, coaches and staff hungry to represent the CBHA, Canada and the sport of Ball Hockey in the International arena, this position is for you.

Criteria of Women’s Team Canada Assistant Coach Applicants:
Applicants must be a good standing member of CBHA and its associations and have coached ball hockey teams and/or programs for a minimum of 3 years preferably with high level tournament and national experience. Candidates will have a strong interest in player development and the ability to work with other coaching personnel and staff to foster an environment that rewards hard work, sportsmanship and teamwork. They must also possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate on-floor and off-floor requirements to players. Knowledge of top level female ball hockey players from coast to coast will be an important aspect of this position and should be noted in your application. Outside of ball hockey, any work experience in organizing and/or managing people will be a strong asset.

Assistant Coaches must be able to travel and be prepared to be away before, during and after the tournament dates. The Assistant Coaches chosen for the position must follow all “CBHA High Performance Program” guidelines, procedures and schedules put forward to the GM’s by the HP Adult Director and CBHA Women’s Vice President and if not followed, CBHA has the right to revoke the appointed position at any point during the planning prior to tournament travel.

The Women’s Team Canada Assistant Coach will be responsible for, but not limited to:
•    Assist with player evaluation and selection process across the country. Attend events as required by Head Coach.
•    Be available for conference calls with the Women’s Team Canada General Manager, Women's Team Canada Head Coach, HP Adult Director and CBHA Women’s Vice President
•    Assist with:
•    Creation of pre-tournament training program, complete with on floor drills.
•    Planning, organizing, and conducting practices.
•    Pre-game prep, operation of the team during the game and post-game evaluation.
•    Scouting and evaluation of opponents.
•    Formulation of the overall game plan as well as game-to-game adjustments.
•    Be a strong supervisor for the players during all travel.

All resumes must be submitted via e-mail no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2014 to:
Gwen Ranquist-Lemieux
Women’s Team Canada General Manager
renti5@hotmail.ca

Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by telephone to arrange a date and time.  

Thank you for your interest in Women’s Team Canada!