Employment Opportunities
Current Postings:
Junior Women’s and Junior Men’s National Team Assistant Coach & Analyst & Junior Women’s National Team Manager [VIEW POSTING]
These are part-time contractual agreements for provision of coaching services. The Junior National Team Programs are under the supervision of Field Hockey Canada’s High Performance Leadership Team consisting of High Performance Director, Operations Manager and NextGen Director.
The Team Manager will be engaged in the processes for team preparation and execution of training periods, and preparation and execution of competition periods including managing budget, travel, accommodation, nutrition, scheduling and liaising with local organizing contacts and on the ground team and athlete management.
The Assistant Coach & Analyst must have an understanding of the current state of the game and trends internationally, experience with responsibilities and logistics of providing of video support to teams. This person has experience delivering high performance coaching and instruction to junior aged athletes, and ability to use analysis to support planning and delivery of instruction. They must be committed to working within the coaching staff to support JWNT success and performance on field.
Applications including a resume and cover letter, should be sent in confidence via email. Attention: Emma Bray – By email only: ebray@fieldhockey.ca – Please identify which position you are interested in providing your services for.
Available Positions:
Junior Men’s National Team:
- Junior National Team Assistant Coach and Analyst
- Junior National Team Manager
Junior Women’s National Team:
- Junior National Team Assistant Coach and Analyst
- Junior National Team Manager
Term:
These contracts will be starting before/by January 31st 2023, building towards the Junior Pan American Championships in Barbados. Assistant coaches, analysts and team managers are encouraged to be available throughout the 2023 season towards the Junior World Cup. The key dates are below:
- Junior Pan American Championships in early April in Barbados
- FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in early December
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 20, 2023 | DOWNLOAD FULL DESCRIPTION: JMNT / JWNT
Recent Postings:
High Performance Director
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the High Performance Director (HPD) is responsible for the leadership of high performance Field Hockey in Canada, relative to developing the program vision and strategies, overseeing the implementation, preparing plans and budgets, managing and developing talent, and partnering with numerous key stakeholders. The HPD provides leadership and guidance to the high-performance coaching team and the NextGen program. The HPD acts as liaison with Own the Podium, Canadian Olympic Committee, Coaching Association of Canada and other national sport organizations, multi-sport and multi-games organizations and other related agencies and organizations. This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and will involve travel across the Canada and internationally.
READ FULL DESCRIPTION | DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2023
U16 & U18 Coaching Positions
The U16 & U18 Programs are under the supervision of Field Hockey Canada’s High-Performance Leadership Team consisting of the High-Performance Director, Operations Manager, NextGen Director and Pathway Manager. Both Coach and Assistant Coach will be expected to participate in program debriefing processes and report on the successes and opportunities after each event. Continuation of these contracts is subject to a positive performance review after concluding the above elements. The location of the positions are variable and to be determined based on the location of training and competition.
READ FULL DESCRIPTION | DEADLINE JANUARY 6, 2023
Field Hockey Canada Team Managers
Team Managers are integral in our ability to perform on the international stage. We are looking for motivated and organized hockey hearts that are willing to serve one of our national hubs, or one of our junior national teams.
These are volunteer positions that have Field Hockey Canada support, mentorship and connect into our Team of Teams mentality, supporting the Field Hockey Canada mission, vision and goals. The purpose of the Team of Teams initiative is to connect our Canadian hockey community. It is an approach to how we are structured, how we operate and how we live our values. It recognizes that we are united by the sport that we love and can accomplish amazing feats while working together.
Some of these roles have the opportunity to tour with one of our national teams which is a really exciting element to team management. We also have national ‘hubs’ where we are looking for specific admin support with scheduling, tracking and communication and requires no travel.
The Tour Manager position can be structured around your day job or studies, and travel would be limited. Tour dates are known well in advance and the logistics around these tours would be handled by our core team at Field Hockey Canada. Your job would entail the communication thereof, bridging the gap between our lean Field Hockey Canada core staff and our athletes. Facilitating an organized, positive and performance-focussed environment.
Field Hockey Canada National Pathway Opportunities
In 2022, Field Hockey Canada will be launching our Targeted Athlete Strategy and extended NextGen pathway. We will be building partnership delivery hubs across the country as well as launching under-16 and under-18 Junior National Teams. We need Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Trainers, Athletic Therapists and Managers. If you are interested in being considered for any position, please complete the form.
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 – Adam Janssen (HP Director) — TBD
Targeted Athlete Program -Coach and Coach Development roles – Jenn Beagan — jbeagan@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!
