Heros Hockey Staff

HEROS Hockey Staff BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area is an organization that believes in the promise of all children. Our team works with community volunteers, partners and other supporters to create safe environments for children to be between school and home and to provide caring mentoring relationships for children and youth. Now, more than ever, the kids in our community need us and we are looking for great staff to join our team. BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking individuals interested in the following position(s): Competition Number: HS0826 – HEROS Hockey Staff Positions: One (1) Status: Part-Time – 5 hours per week Salary Range: $22.48 per hour The key responsibilities of this position will include: * Teaching youth from beginner to novice, ages 8 – 18, the game of ice hockey. * Using the game of ice hockey to teach life skills and empower at-risk youth. * Creating a safe and stable environment for youth to experiment, connect, and succeed. * Assist children in donning and doffing skates and hockey equipment. * Selecting and executing on-ice drills and games. * Incorporating HEROS Hockey’s 4 fundamental behaviours of Respect, Listening, Discipline and Having Fun into program delivery. * Availability to work 5 hours per week which includes 3 hours of programming and 2 hours of program planning per week * Providing direct supervision, behavior management, support and mentoring to youth. * Maintaining up-to-date documentation and reporting. * Following all safety and cleaning protocols set out by HEROS Hockey, AHS and the Agency. The successful candidate will have: * Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth in a group setting. * Personal ability to skate at an expert level. * Proven experience coaching athletes in various ringette/hockey techniques: * Forwards and backwards skating * Passing, stickhandling, and shooting * Offensive and defensive strategies * In the process of completing a degree or diploma in physical education or human services fields such as social work or child and youth care. * Demonstrated compassion for the challenges facing youth, balanced with an understanding that sport can connect youth to future opportunities and personal growth. * Ability to facilitate groups of children and youth. * Ability to function independently and as part of a team. * CANSkate and Jumpstart training are assets. * Both a Police Information Check and a Child and Youth Intervention Record screening no more than 6 months old are conditions of hire. We are specifically looking for a coach who can effectively support both girls and boys in the program on and off the ice, including donning and doffing skates and hockey equipment. BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area really is “a great place to be”. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, excellent benefits package and rewarding career opportunities. Please apply here online [https://bgcbigs.ca/careers/] by August 26, 2025.

The HEROS Hockey Staff member will teach ice hockey to youth aged 8-18 while using the sport to foster life skills and personal growth. Responsibilities include facilitating on-ice drills, providing direct supervision, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for all participants.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience working with youth in a group setting and possess expert-level skating abilities. Applicants should be in the process of completing a degree or diploma in physical education, social work, or a related human services field.

• Supportive work environment • Excellent benefits package • Rewarding career opportunities

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Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Ice hockey coaching
• Youth mentoring
• Behavior management
• Skating
• On-ice drills
• Life skills instruction
• Group facilitation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety protocols
• Documentation
• Reporting
• Conflict resolution
• Child development
• Behavior Management
• Compassion
• Planning
• Physical Education
• Teaching
• Social Work
• Experimentation
• Ice Hockey
• Human Services
• Life Skills Development
• Mentorship
• Coaching

• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services
• Education
• Hockey Director
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

5 heures par semaine