Job Opportunity: Men’s National Indoor Team Coach and Manager

January 18, 2010

Field Hockey Canada will accept applications for two positions- Head Coach and Manager, Men’s Indoor Hockey Program. These positions will be volunteer positions which will start in February 2010 and conclude in September 2010. This program is entirely self funded.

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Head Coach: General Description

Provide the national indoor team a high performance plan and environment required for athletes and support staff to develop and succeed at the highest level internationally.  This position is directly accountable to the National Men’s Coach.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• provide senior leadership to the athletes and staff involved in the national indoor team program
• identification and preparation of a men’s indoor national team to compete in the 2010 Pan American Indoor World Cup Qualification Tournament in Venezuela, August 9th to 15th
• program is completely self funded and the head coach will need to assist the team manager in fundraising and sponsorship activities

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have 3 – 5 years experience and a proven record of success in senior elite indoor hockey programming. 

Proof of Level 3 or 4 National Coaching Certification, e.g. Senior International Coach or equivalency is required.

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Team Manager: General Description

Support the Head Coach and Men’s Team to develop and succeed at the highest level internationally. This position is directly accountable to the Men’s Indoor Head Coach.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• support and work closely with the indoor head coach
• manage the men’s indoor national team during the 2010 Indoor Pan American Cup, in Venezuela, August 9th to 15th
• responsible for all program elements including travel, accommodation, budget management, team communication and uniforms
• program is completely self funded and the manager will be responsible for sponsorship and fundraising activities to reduce the player levies

Qualifications   

The successful candidate will have 3 – 5 years management and fund raising/sponsorship experience, and a proven record of success in managing senior elite indoor hockey teams.

Application Process

Applications should include detailed curriculum vitae; the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Applications should be electronic format and sent to the following address by January 26, 2010.

Email:  fhc@fieldhockey.ca   with the title, Application for Men’s National Indoor Team

Telephone: (613) 521-8774 (For any inquiries)

The National office will acknowledge receipt of all applications received electronically. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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