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Join the team! 2024-25 season jobs

 

Blizzard Hockey is looking for several people to fill operational roles for the program in 2024-25. 
If you are interested in filling one of these positions please indicate so in an email to: info@capebretonblizzard.ca
These are remunerated/paid positions. Other paid time committments during the season include working on Sunday afternoons at the 50/50 draw. Indicate your interest in that also by emailing: info@capebretonblizzard.ca

Deadline: August 11

Operations Personnel (two or three positions)
On site every weekend as scheduled by League Convenor/President

·       Available to work weekends on location for association activities

·       Manage Equipment (on ice equipment, tablets, A/V cables)

·       Distribute and collect jerseys, track assigned numbers on Gray Jay

·       Manage sale of socks/apparel pick ups on weekends

·       Ensure payment of officials and timekeepers for local league games

·       Arrange for the repair of jerseys and equipment where necessary

·       Maintain inventory tracking of uniforms, equipment, goalie gear

·       Request equipment purchases through Executive Officers

·       Assist apparel manager with distribution

·       Other duties as assigned

 

Development Co-Ordinator - report to Vice-President

Average: 3-4  hrs of time / weekly organizing 

·       Ensure the participation of skills and skating instructors, goaltending instructors and other special guests at development ice sessions

·       Deploying the resources needed for each development time as per budget

·       Attend Board of Directors meetings if requested

·       The Development Coordinator is responsible for the smooth operation of the Association's development program ice times 

·       Liaise with Hockey Nova Scotia's Development personnel and the Association's hockey development volunteers and vendors

·       Assist the League Convenor with player placement;

 

Player Development Advisor – Report to: Vice-President 
Time committment 60 hrs throughout season

·       Observe and advise coaches

·       Observe players and recommend approaches to skills development

·       Work with different age groups and skill levels to design appropriate learning 

 

Game Officials Coordinator
Report to Vice-President
Average 3 hrs /weekly organizing

·       Oversee the scheduling of clock officials / timekeepers and maintain a work log of all off-ice officials which may be requested from time to time by the Executive; 

·       Ensure the timekeepers are trained on GrayJay and know how to properly record a game on GrayJay or a gamesheet

·       Ensure timekeepers are aware of the rink clock and our alloted time

·       Ensure with age-appropriate approved music playlists developed in coordination with the teams.

·       Oversee AV content for in arena tech requirements

·       Liaise with Gray Jay about systems issues

First shift Coordinator / New Player onboarding
Report to League Convenor/President
Approximately 60 hours in Sept-Dec

·       Manage the on-ice experience of six First Shift sessions or other intro programs

·       Transition players into local league teams

·       Support new players to the association by connecting them to League Convenor, Fundraising Coordinator and Player Account Administrator

·       Other duties aas assigned relating to new players.

 

 

Aug 4, 2024