Team Head Coach, Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development

The Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development club is hiring non-parent head coaches for its teams. SSHD runs a spring program for competitive and elite players built on on-ice skill development, off-ice athleticism training, and individual and team tactics, all delivered by professional coaches.

Coaches report to the club's Head of Hockey Operations and the Club Head Coach. The commitment begins as early as January with player evaluation, recruitment, and season planning, then becomes a full coaching workload from late March through the middle of June. More than one coach is being hired.

The club is looking for someone who can run a demanding competitive program while keeping it a fun, safe environment, and who is comfortable managing assistant coaches, trainers, and team managers as well as communicating regularly with parents.

The posting adds two details: the role is affiliated with the Sensplex organization but is not directly employed by the Ottawa Senators or Sensplex, and the application deadline is 1 March 2027. Pay is a flat $1,500 for the length of the term.

• Serve as competitive head coach for a Senators Spring AAA Hockey Development team
• Manage team staff including assistant coaches, trainers, and team managers
• Assist with player selection, recruitment, and evaluation
• Run the on-ice program set by the Head of Hockey Development and Club Head Coach
• Work continuously on error detection and correction to develop each player
• Handle bench management during games
• Attend all team games, both local and out of town
• Hold a season-opening parent meeting and keep parents informed through the season

• Extensive experience as a competitive coach
• Minimum Development 1 coaching qualification (NCCP or CAC)
• Ability to connect with and teach players of all ages
• Knowledge of the teaching points behind each fundamental and advanced hockey skill
• Available for flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable working with children and able to work under pressure
• Clear police records check for service with the vulnerable sector
• Bilingualism and first aid training are assets