Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association is now accepting applications for paid/professional head coaches and qualified volunteer/parent head coaches for our U13A, U15A, and U18A Rep teams for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

HEAD COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Serve as an official spokesperson on behalf of the team
  • Coordinate the delegation of responsibilities to the Assistant Coaches and Manager
  • Plan on-ice and off-ice team activities in consultation with the Assistant Coaches
  • Plan, implement and control pre-game preparation and communication with the team
  • Design the practice plans in consultation with the Assistant Coaches
  • Coach the Team in all games and practices
  • Establish rules for the team and oversee the supervision of the players
  • Coordinate the implementation of the on-ice curriculum as outlined
  • Report to the association through the Coach Co-Ordinator
  • Ensure all team members uphold the rules and regulations of HC, BC Hockey, PCAHA, and LGIHA
  • Submit a year-end report to include an evaluation of the season and recommendations on improving the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong hockey background in playing, coaching, and evaluating
  • Strong interest and commitment to child/athlete skill development
  • Ability to work with fellow coaching personnel
  • Ability to communicate on-ice and off-ice requirements to players and parents.
  • Availability as to time requirements
  • NCCP certified at the level indicated by HC, BC Hockey, and LGIHA policy
  • Current Criminal Record Check
  • Respect in Sport Certification
  • Appointed via application and subsequent recommendation by the Coach Selection Committee and ratified by LGIHA executive.

Please use the following link for our electronic application here.

Applications will be accepted until April 15th, 2024. Interviews will be held in person Apr 21st and 22nd, and coaches will be announced at our 2024/25 LGIHA Summit on Wednesday, Apr 24th, at 7 pm via Teams (see www.lgiha.com for a link to our 2024/25 LGIHA Summit closer to the time)

For any questions regarding this posting or the head coaching positions, please email coachcoordinator@lgiha.com.