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Every year there are numerous key
volunteer positions that must be filled in our Association to
make the season a success for our players and our Association.
These positions are often filled by a parent of a player, but
need not be, as we've benefited over the years from many people
who enjoy minor hockey and helping our athletes so much that they
continue to support our Association even after their child has
completed their time in Minor Hockey. If you are new to Minor
Hockey, or if you're just interested to know what positions may
be out there for you to be involved in, please review the list
and simple descriptions below. If you'd like more
information on these positions, or on how to become involved in
one or more of these positions, please contact the President,
Vice-President, or one of the Division Directors on the
Executive.
| Team Head Coach |
Although sometimes a
demanding position, the Head Coach position can be an
extremely rewarding one, and provides you with the
ability to leave your mark on the success of the hockey
education of each player. No experience is
required for coaching in the Initiation Divisions, as
courses are available and excellent program material can
be found from numerous sources including links on this
web site. Developmental courses are also available
for more experienced individuals looking to coach more
advanced levels from Atom to Juvenile. Patience
and good communication skills are an asset, and the
ability to create fun for the players is a must!
You'll be required to plan practice sessions and create
game plans and be able to communicate your objectives
with parents and the other team officials. Beside
the coaching certificate required by the coach, Speak
Out and Team First courses are also requirements
necessary for the coach and all team officials. |
| Team Assistant Coach |
The Assistant Coaches
are responsible for supporting the Head Coach's practice
and game plans, while providing an opportunity for fun,
supportive and safe hockey for all players.
Assistant Coaches are encouraged to take an active part
in the coaching program, and are required to take a
coaching course and both the Team First and Speak Out
courses. |
| Team Trainer |
The Team Trainer assists
the Head Coach by overseeing the safety factors for the
team. The Team Trainer needs to be HCSP (Hockey
Canada Safety Program) certified, which is a one evening
course. First aid, or other official medical
training is an asset, but not a requirement.
General duties include ensuring that all players have
the correct approved equipment for their age level, and
that it is worn at all on-ice events. Also, should
an on-ice injury occur, the Team Trainer (or HCSP
person) is responsible for being the player injury
evaluator and emergency care coordinator. Team
First and Speak Out are required. |
| Team Manager |
The Team Manager is a
key position on any team, and a good team manager allows
the Head Coach to concentrate fully on delivering a
complete training program, without being disrupted by
numerous administrative concerns. The Team Manager
is often a contact point for the parents, and good
organization and communication skills are invaluable.
As the Team Manager, you will assist the Head Coach by
coordinating team ice schedules with the Division
Manager, coordinating enrolment in home and away
tournaments, coordinating fund raising programs with the
team and parents, and other administration requirements. |
| Team Parent |
Salmon Arm Minor Hockey
encourages all parents to take an active role with their
child's hockey team, even if it's just attending the
practices and cheering on their child's team at games.
But usually there is one Team Parent who will assist the
Team Manager in contacting other parents when games
schedules or practice times are changed or added, or
when other events may need to be arranged. |
| Division Manager |
Division Managers are
liaisons between the Teams in the Division and the
Division Director and/or the Executive. Division
Managers will oversee the placement of players on teams,
arrange additional ice schedules with the Association's
Ice Ambassador, or arrange for exhibition games at home
or away for all divisional teams with other
associations. |
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