NHL Street - Youth Floor Hockey Coach
About The Position
NHL Street is seeking energetic, positive, hockey-loving coaches to lead youth floor hockey teams in a fun, fast-paced, and inclusive environment. The coach helps children learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and experience NHL-style play while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the sport. The role involves creating a safe and encouraging team environment, teaching age-appropriate skills and strategies, ensuring equal playing time, communicating with families, and representing NHL Street in interactions with players, families, staff, and the community. Coaches also support league policies, organization, cleanliness, and special events as needed.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of floor hockey rules, techniques, and safety standards.
- Enthusiasm for working with children in a positive, team-based setting.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to run drills, officiate scrimmages, and stay actively involved throughout practices and games.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Comfortable running, throwing, catching, and engaging fully in youth sports activities.
- Able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, or squat for extended periods.
- Capable of lifting and moving equipment up to 20 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, encouraging, and high-energy team environment.
- Teach age-appropriate floor hockey skills, drills, and basic gameplay strategies.
- Support teamwork, fair play, and character development on and off the court.
- Ensure equal playing time and opportunities for all participants.
- Communicate clearly with parents and guardians regarding schedules, updates, and expectations.
- Model respectful behavior toward referees, opponents, teammates, and families.
- Work alongside league staff and fellow coaches to uphold NHL Street rules, culture, and values.
- Interact regularly with players, families, and the community as a visible ambassador of NHL Street.
- Follow all program policies and guidelines.
- Maintain a positive, team-first attitude.
- Support league cleanliness, organization, and special events when needed.
- Communicate promptly and professionally with families and staff.
- Provide friendly, upbeat, and welcoming service to all participants and guests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
