House League Coach Description

Position Title:            Coach/Instructor

Division:                    House League

Association:              Scarborough Sharks GHL

Purpose of the Position:     

To lead and deliver a positive hockey program and experience, with emphasis on adhering to the Regulations, Rules and Policies of the Scarborough Sharks GHL, Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) and Hockey Canada.

Duties/Responsibilities:

 The House League Coach is responsible for:

1. Preparing practice program outline before each practice. The Scarborough Sharks Association can provide mentoring and various other tools as required
2. Selecting team staff which includes assistant coach(es) and female trainer(s), setting duties and responsibilities
3. Ensuring all team staff complete mandatory training and requirements (police checks, Respect in Sport, and NCCP and HTCP certifications in accordance with OWHA and Hockey Canada requirements)
4. Developing a clear communication strategy with players and families to confirm team goals
5. Managing conflict, documenting and reporting incidents of importance regarding injuries, illness and interactions between players, families and bench staff with tact, discretion and judgement, and escalating issues to the VP, if necessary
6. Providing support to the Scarborough Sharks as required by participating in special projects as required (eg., equipment drives, education information sessions)

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements as specified by the OWHA and Hockey Canada.  Click  here for the latest details

For more information on the National Coach Certificate Program / Hockey Canada Coach and Instructional Streams click here

Must be certified in Gender Identity and Expression .  Click here for more details

Must be certified in Speak Out or Respect in Sport.  Click here for more details

Must have a clear Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Knowledge:

The position requires knowledge of hockey development skills (theories, principles, systems and practices), team building and relevant regulations, rules and policies established by the governing bodies of the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) and Hockey Canada.  Requirement to maintain confidentiality is essential to ensure that discretion is exercised at all times.  The incumbent requires interpersonal skills to communicate with the team to establish effective working relationships.  Coaches must comply with the minimum NCCP training and certification requirements dictated by Hockey Canada and the OWHA.

Judgement:

Position requires good judgement in order to direct and advise the team and maintain working relationships with families and/or guardians. 

Accountability:

The position is directly responsible for the wellness and development of the team for the season, in effectively selecting the players, managing their skills and team development in accordance with the program outline and within the financial parameters set by the Association and agreed to by the team players and families.  Errors in judgement could results in failure to meet the program’s objectives and milestones in player and team development.  Ineffective decisions may undermine the credibility of the team’s program and the Association’s reputation, and could generate financial costs to address shortfalls and negatively impact player and team morale and diminish positive results.

Risk Level:

High, working in close proximity to children.

Boundaries and Limitations:

The Head Coach is bound by the OWHA Code of Conduct and all rules, regulations, by-laws, articles and policies of the OWHA.

Supervision and Support:

The Head Coach is responsible to the team, Association, League President, and the Board of Directors.

Contacts:

Regular contact with team players and families, other Sharks coaches and staff, Sharks Executive members, officials and timekeepers.