Player Development Head Coach

We are looking for a Player Development Head Coach to join our team in Kelowna, who is passionate about hockey and delivering a premier program experience both on and off the ice to our student athletes. Our coaching staff works full-time to create a positive and progressive environment to help our athletes reach their full potential on the ice, off the ice and in the classroom.

What You’ll Do:

•Lead and assist in on-ice sessions at all program levels, ensuring product excellence, coaching quality, and player development.
•Execute and oversee training sessions across various schedules, including days, evenings, and weekends.
•Ensure consistent delivery of RINK coaching methodologies, maintaining high standards of execution and compliance.
•Provide hands-on mentorship and feedback to development coaches to enhance on-ice instruction quality.
•Attend internal development presentations, sharing insights and coaching best practices at both regional and company-wide levels.
•Support the internal coach development program, ensuring coaches meet certification and training requirements.
•Lead with player evaluations of your team in a subjective, honest, and fair manner.
•Liaise with off-ice team to support training and rehabilitation efforts for student athletes.
•Foster the growth of family relationships with constant communication.
•Liaise with supporting programs and service providers such as school(s) and billet coordinator(s).
•Stay updated on advancements in hockey development, integrating innovative training methods into programs.

Why You’ll Be Excited to Join our Team:

•A collaborative, 365-degree approach to the training and development needs of our student athletes
•Extended Health Benefits plan that includes long-term disability, travel insurance and coverage to paramedical services
•Employer sponsored group RRSP plan

What We’re Looking For:

•3-7 years’ experience working in a professional coaching environment with youth in AAA, Junior, College etc.
•Extensive playing experience.
•Successful completion HP1 or higher and Respect in Sport.
•Strong listening, written and verbal communication skillset with a proven ability to communicate effectively with both players and families.
•A positive, professional and approachable character, fostering relationships with student athletes, families, co-workers, and post-secondary institutions.
•Working with lead recruiter, maintain awareness of prospects and build relationships to facilitate program enrolment.
•Strong administrative and technical skills. Proficient use of MS365, video editing software and Hockey TV.
•Strong organizational skills and experience with practice planning, practice plan adaptations, working closely with off-ice staff to promote an integrated, results driven training experience.
•Clear police information and abuse registry searches

Who We Are:

RINK Training Centre is a Winnipeg, Manitoba based company founded by local investors and hockey enthusiasts. The company owns and operates the Rink Training Centre, Testify Performance, and Rink Hockey Academy (CSSHL) with locations in Winnipeg, MB and Kelowna, BC. The RINK Training Centre has long stood for a comprehensive approach to player development with a strong emphasis on the technical, psychological, and physiological dimensions of the game. Our team of dedicated professionals at the RINK are committed to helping our athletes grow from the player they are, to the player they are meant to be. Since RINK’s inception, the company has grown to be the leaders in training and continues to raise the bar for the standard of excellence in service for athletes of all ages in an environment where exceptional performance has no limit. For more insight into our company, please visit our website: www.therink.ca

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

RINK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and commitment to an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome the skills and perspectives it brings for a truly innovative and rewarding experience.