We are inviting applications for the position of Manager, Female Hockey.

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Hockey Operations, the Manager, Female Hockey will build and execute on a plan to grow Female Hockey. The Manager works within a team environment, and leads female hockey in Alberta by providing quality programs and service, leading grassroots initiatives, and liaising with Local Minor Hockey Associations and Leagues. Primarily working alongside volunteers within Hockey Alberta, LMHAs and Leagues, the Manager will lead in providing administration and support to programs that focus on female hockey.

Hockey Alberta is an opportunity for you to work in a volunteer-based organization, with passionate people from across the province. If you are interested in working in a passionate and dynamic sporting environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

The Manager, Female Hockey is involved in planning and implementing various initiatives related to female hockey, with the following specific areas of focus:

Manage Female Hockey

Develop and lead the plan for growing female hockey in Alberta
Execute on actions for recruitment and retention of coaches and players
Execute on a promotional strategy for female hockey

Lead Female Hockey Development Initiatives

Coordinate player development initiatives
Execute on coach development strategies and initiatives

Lead Female Officiating Development Initiatives

Provide support to female officiating development
Coordinate logistics for officiating development programs

Lead Female Committees

Lead Minor and Elite Female committees
Apply and/interpret Hockey Alberta Regulations
Provide guidance/support to Local Minor Hockey Associations and Leagues

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Kinesiology, Sport Administration or Recreation, or possess an equivalent combination of training, experience and/or education.
Self-starter, possessing strong interpersonal and organizational skills and able to handle numerous tasks with tight deadlines effectively.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work with and lead volunteers.
General knowledge of hockey is essential.
Past experience working on or coordinating programs or events will be considered an asset.

Salary and benefits are based on the Hockey Alberta Compensation Policy and Principles relative to the successful applicant’s education and experience. This position requires travel, evening and weekend work.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 4, 2016. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Hockey Alberta

Hockey Alberta is the governing body for organized hockey in the province of Alberta and a proud member of Hockey Canada. Hockey Alberta is a dynamic non-profit provincial sport organization, with a mission to create positive opportunities and experiences FOR ALL PLAYERS. Hockey Alberta has over 400 member local minor hockey associations and club teams that serve over 90,000 participants between the levels of Initiation and Senior hockey. Hockey Alberta’s workforce includes a volunteer core of close to 100 and a full time administration staff of 28.

TO APPLY:

Please email your resume and a cover letter to the following:
Hockey Alberta
Attention: Kevin Macrae
Email: jobs@hockeyalberta.ca