Goalie Coach

As a Lead Instructor at Dark Horse Athletics, you will be responsible for training Goalies with a wide range of ages in an on-ice and off-ice setting. This includes creating a development plan and monitoring the progress of the athletes during the time of training and during the athlete's season. You will also be responsible for growing the program by evaluating players and recruiting new members. Additionally, you will provide expert individual feedback to athletes.

The position's goal is to create a quality development progression that allows each player to grow and excel as they move forward in hockey and outside of hockey. This position serves as a direct report and leader to the part-time and seasonal staff and role model to our members.

• Create a specific practice and development plan to run for each age and skill level we train.
• Follow that specific practice plan to ensure that each focus during a practice is given enough time for the athlete to apply what has been taught.
• Maintain the integrity of the program by providing a high level of coaching and skill development.
• Make decisions on program levels and where players should be placed.
• Monitor part-time staff members to ensure that they are following company practices when it comes to providing the level of training that the members expect.
• Evaluate potential members and provide proper and in-depth feedback on performance.
• Recruit new members.
• Communicate with potential new members and provide a description of the program that we offer, including format.
• Watch athletes during the season to ensure that they are developing and provide any necessary feedback on how they are progressing.
• Set up and provide video IQ sessions with members.
• Help provide members and create rosters for preview tournaments that FHIT and MAP host, including Holiday Skates and special events.
• Provide in-season training for youth associations.
• Facility maintenance, sweeping, mopping, cleaning workout equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment.