Employment Opportunities
Current Postings:
Junior Women’s National Team Head Coach
We are seeking a Canadian based Head Coach for the Women’s Junior National Field Hockey Team. In collaboration with FHC’s High Performance Director, the Head Coach is responsible for the design, content and implementation of a comprehensive training, competition, and monitoring program for the Junior Women’s National program. This is a long-term appointment for a 2-year period towards the 2025 Junior World Cup, and possibly beyond. Within this scope, it is the responsibility of the Head Coach to work within the policies and procedures established by Field Hockey Canada. The role is supported by, and reports into the High Performance Director (HPD). The program will be predominately camp based. The job also demands times of ‘centralization’ with Domestic & International travel.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR – MASTERS HOCKEY
Reporting to the CEO or assignee, the Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to FHC Masters operations. This includes leading the coordination of clothing and equipment, administering the registration processes and payments within FHC’s database, facilitating communications; and coordinating the effective and efficient operations of the administrative function of FHC. The role will support international and domestic travel and events.
Primarily roles and responsibilities include:
- Primarily supporting the administration needs of FHC’s Masters program, the role will work closely with FHC’s team and where necessary may provide additional support to national team, next generation (NextGen) and other programs and services.
- Time sensitive processing of action points
- Maintaining organizational calendar including meeting schedules
- Coordinating development of the annual reports; grant reporting and applications as needed
- Tracking clothing, equipment and inventory
- Administering certificates of insurance requests as required
- The management of FHC Masters tours will include the transportation of equipment for camps and delivery of clothing for tours so access to a vehicle will be required.
- Ideally, the candidate will have flexibility in their availability to support Masters Hockey during peak periods.
- Providing ongoing support and coverage for staff within the organization.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Susan Ahrens, Chief Executive Officer at [sahrens@fieldhockey.ca]. You should include the names of two references in your resume. This position will close March 31, 2024.
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NEXTGEN ADMINISTRATOR
Field Hockey Canada is seeking a capable and mature NextGen Administrator provide support to the organization’s NextGen operations. This position is based in Vancouver or the lower mainland of BC. Reporting to the Director of Performance Operations and the High Performance Director.
The NextGen Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to FHC NextGen operations. This includes the coordination of tours, clothing and equipment, facilitating communications; and coordinating the effective and efficient operations of the administrative function of FHC.
Primarily roles and responsibilities include:
- Supporting the administration needs of FHC’s youth and junior national teams
- Coordinate and liaise with athletes including communication, documentation, scheduling and personal data updates and compliance
- Preparatory tasks for tour and camps
- Organize all tour documentation (visas, security, vaccinations, insurance, travel, accreditation, code of conduct forms etc).
- Tracking all clothing, equipment and inventory as well as milestones
- Delivering equipment and clothing as required, for Youth and NextGen Programs
- Administering certificates of insurance requests and claims as required
- Providing ongoing support and coverage for staff within the organization
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Susan Ahrens, Chief Executive Officer at [sahrens@fieldhockey.ca]. You should include the names of two references in your resume. This position will be open until filled.
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – INDOOR PAN AMERICAN CUP (CALGARY, AB)
Join our team! With over 100 volunteer opportunities, there’s something for everyone! Categories include: Setup/Takedown, Ball Patrol, Food Crew, Sponsorship, Team Ambassadors, Booths/Tables, Ticketing / Security and more. Scroll through the available slots then click here to get involved!
Volunteer Opportunities
Over the past 10 years, Field Hockey Canada’s programs and services have continued to grow throughout the country. We are in search of community members like YOU, to join our volunteer team to help support this continued growth. If you are interested in making a difference in our sport, while simultaneously gaining great leadership experience, then we have a position for you.
Current and future roles we are looking to fill:
- General Volunteer Support Staff
- Domestic Events Personnel
Contact information:
National Team Roles – Emma Bray — kperrry@fieldhockey.ca
NextGen Director – Andrea Gibson — agibson@fieldhockey.ca
Umpiring and Official Roles – Laurie Hogan (Officials Committee Chair) — officials@fieldhockey.ca
By filling out our sign up form you will be placed on our volunteer mailing list to receive communications regarding your requested positions.
THANK YOU for joining our team of dedicated volunteers!
