Title: Head Coach
Employment Group: Simon Fraser University, Recreation
Department/Club: SFU Field Hockey Club
Affiliations: Simon Fraser University and Burnaby Lake Field Hockey Club
Compensation: Subject to Education and Experience
Job Summary: The Head Coach is required to provide technical, tactical, and strategic support with
respect to the sport of field hockey to SFU Field Hockey Club members both on field as well as off field.
The Head Coach will be supported but responsible for the organization of practices and games, as well
as attending both practices and games.
Organizational Status: The Head Coach will report to the SFU Field Hockey Club executive members
where responsibilities are deemed to overlap. The Head coach will also follow policies, procedures,
rules, and codes of conduct stipulated by SFU, Burnaby Lake Field Hockey Club, as well as any league (s)
or tournaments SFU Field Hockey Club participates in. The Head Coach will be responsible for the
supervision and guidance of all SFU Field Hockey Club members.
Work Performed:
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Coaching one game per week
Creating and attending two practices per week
Actively participating in recruitment related activities
Team selection / Consultation of executive nominations and voting prior to polling going public
Distribute Scholarship money according to specified guidelines
Creating and sending weekly game rosters/line-ups
Creating and implementing a coaching strategy
Other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job
Consequences of Error:
Works within defined guidelines and procedures, but is expected to exercise initiative and sound
judgment when establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion. Changes to guidelines
and procedures are subject to review by the club executive, club affiliates, league affiliates and
university.
Supervision Received:
Receives general training and information from previous personnel, when available, also follows the
general guidance of the SFU Field Hockey Executive.
Supervision Given:
Supervises all relevant SFU Field Hockey Club members and may assign tasks to them to complete
outside of the pitch.
Qualifications:
Education in the Field Hockey Canada NCCP program and holding a head coaching position for a
minimum of 2 years. Equivalent education and experience will be assessed. Experience with coaching
at a junior level is an asset. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational
skills. Ability to maintain and respect personal/confidential information.
To apply, please send your intent to [email protected]