Employment Opportunities
CANADA SUMMER JOB POSTINGS:
JOB: Sport Science Apprentice
Projected Duration: Mid June – Mid August [8-12 weeks]
The Sport Science Apprentice will work with the High-Performance Director / Director of Performance Science and the Men’s Sport Scientist. The role will be to assist, support, deliver and observe our strength and conditioning and sport science practices with our four flag ship teams. This includes our Jr National teams and Sr. National Teams for both and women.
Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter [in one PDF] to: High Performance Director: Kate Perry
Email: kperry@fieldhockey.ca
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JOB: Special Events Coordinator
Projected Duration: End of May- mid-August [8-12 weeks]
The Special Events Coordinator will report to the Events & Engagement Officer and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Communications Manager and local organizers to support the execution of Field Hockey Canada events. The Field Hockey Canada Special Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting successful event management and planning as well as assisting with communication activities for the organization during the summer of 2024.
JOB: Communications & Events Coordinator
Projected Duration: End of May- mid-August [8-12 weeks]
Responsible to the Communications Manager, the Communications & Events Coordinator will lead and support communications, marketing, sponsorship and fundraising initiatives. The Communications & Events Coordinator will collaborate with Communications Manager, the Events & Engagement Officer and other program leads as needed with a highlighted priority on communications, social media and marketing.
Other Current Postings:
Technical Director West Vancouver Field Hockey Club
West Vancouver Field Hockey Club is looking for a technical director. Click below for more info.
Junior Women’s National Team Head Coach
We are seeking a Canadian based Head Coach for the Women’s Junior National Field Hockey Team. In collaboration with FHC’s High Performance Director, the Head Coach is responsible for the design, content and implementation of a comprehensive training, competition, and monitoring program for the Junior Women’s National program. This is a long-term appointment for a 2-year period towards the 2025 Junior World Cup, and possibly beyond. Within this scope, it is the responsibility of the Head Coach to work within the policies and procedures established by Field Hockey Canada. The role is supported by, and reports into the High Performance Director (HPD). The program will be predominately camp based. The job also demands times of ‘centralization’ with Domestic & International travel.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR – MASTERS HOCKEY
Reporting to the CEO or assignee, the Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to FHC Masters operations. This includes leading the coordination of clothing and equipment, administering the registration processes and payments within FHC’s database, facilitating communications; and coordinating the effective and efficient operations of the administrative function of FHC. The role will support international and domestic travel and events.
Primarily roles and responsibilities include:
- Primarily supporting the administration needs of FHC’s Masters program, the role will work closely with FHC’s team and where necessary may provide additional support to national team, next generation (NextGen) and other programs and services.
- Time sensitive processing of action points
- Maintaining organizational calendar including meeting schedules
- Coordinating development of the annual reports; grant reporting and applications as needed
- Tracking clothing, equipment and inventory
- Administering certificates of insurance requests as required
- The management of FHC Masters tours will include the transportation of equipment for camps and delivery of clothing for tours so access to a vehicle will be required.
- Ideally, the candidate will have flexibility in their availability to support Masters Hockey during peak periods.
- Providing ongoing support and coverage for staff within the organization.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Susan Ahrens, Chief Executive Officer at [sahrens@fieldhockey.ca]. You should include the names of two references in your resume. This position will close March 31, 2024.
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NEXTGEN ADMINISTRATOR
Field Hockey Canada is seeking a capable and mature NextGen Administrator provide support to the organization’s NextGen operations. This position is based in Vancouver or the lower mainland of BC. Reporting to the Director of Performance Operations and the High Performance Director.
The NextGen Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to FHC NextGen operations. This includes the coordination of tours, clothing and equipment, facilitating communications; and coordinating the effective and efficient operations of the administrative function of FHC.
Primarily roles and responsibilities include:
- Supporting the administration needs of FHC’s youth and junior national teams
- Coordinate and liaise with athletes including communication, documentation, scheduling and personal data updates and compliance
- Preparatory tasks for tour and camps
- Organize all tour documentation (visas, security, vaccinations, insurance, travel, accreditation, code of conduct forms etc).
- Tracking all clothing, equipment and inventory as well as milestones
- Delivering equipment and clothing as required, for Youth and NextGen Programs
- Administering certificates of insurance requests and claims as required
- Providing ongoing support and coverage for staff within the organization
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Susan Ahrens, Chief Executive Officer at [sahrens@fieldhockey.ca]. You should include the names of two references in your resume. This position will be open until filled.
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – INDOOR PAN AMERICAN CUP (CALGARY, AB)
Join our team! With over 100 volunteer opportunities, there’s something for everyone! Categories include: Setup/Takedown, Ball Patrol, Food Crew, Sponsorship, Team Ambassadors, Booths/Tables, Ticketing / Security and more. Scroll through the available slots then click here to get involved!
Volunteer Opportunities
Over the past 10 years, Field Hockey Canada’s programs and services have continued to grow throughout the country. We are in search of community members like YOU, to join our volunteer team to help support this continued growth. If you are interested in making a difference in our sport, while simultaneously gaining great leadership experience, then we have a position for you.
Current and future roles we are looking to fill:
- General Volunteer Support Staff
- Domestic Events Personnel
Contact information:
National Team Roles – Emma Bray — kperrry@fieldhockey.ca
NextGen Director – Andrea Gibson — agibson@fieldhockey.ca
Umpiring and Official Roles – Laurie Hogan (Officials Committee Chair) — officials@fieldhockey.ca
By filling out our sign up form you will be placed on our volunteer mailing list to receive communications regarding your requested positions.
THANK YOU for joining our team of dedicated volunteers!
