Heros Hockey Staff

BGCBIGS•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$0 - CA$22•Onsite

About The Position

BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area is seeking individuals interested in the HEROS Hockey Staff position. This organization believes in the promise of all children and works with community volunteers, partners, and supporters to create safe environments for children between school and home, providing caring mentoring relationships. The HEROS Hockey Staff will teach youth ages 8-18 the game of ice hockey, using it as a tool to teach life skills and empower at-risk youth. The role involves creating a safe and stable environment for youth to experiment, connect, and succeed, assisting them with equipment, selecting and executing drills, and incorporating the HEROS Hockey fundamental behaviours of Respect, Listening, Discipline, and Having Fun.

Requirements

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.
Both a Police Information Check and a Child and Youth Intervention Record screening no more than 6 months old are conditions of hire.

Nice To Haves

CANSkate and Jumpstart training are assets.

Responsibilities

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.