Reports To: General Manager & President and 16U Head Coach, Venom Hockey Club
About Venom Hockey Club
Venom Hockey Club is a high-performance AAA organization committed to elite player development, competitive excellence, and preparing athletes for junior, collegiate, and higher levels of hockey. Our AAA programs represent the final stage of our development pathway and demands professionalism, accountability, and leadership.
Position Summary
The Assistant Coach of the Venom HC 16U AAA team is responsible for all on-ice and off-ice aspects of the program, including player development, team performance, staff management, and alignment with organizational standards. This role mirrors many responsibilities found at the Junior A level and requires strong communication with hockey operations leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Hockey Operations & Coaching
- Plan, lead, execute and help at all practices, games and team meetings
- Implement systems, structure, and style of play consistent with Venom HC’s hockey philosophy
- Prepare athletes for advancement to junior, collegiate, and higher-level opportunities
- Manage in-game decisions including line combinations, special teams, and bench leadership
- Conduct player evaluations and provide ongoing development feedback
Player Development & Culture
- Foster a professional, disciplined, and accountable team environment
- Serve as a mentor and role model, emphasizing character, leadership, and work ethic
- Support players with recruitment guidance, exposure, and next-level placement
- Enforce team rules, codes of conduct, and organizational standards
Administration & Communication
- Report directly to the General Manager, President and Head Coach on team performance, player progress, and program needs
- Collaborate with hockey operations leadership on roster decisions and season planning
- Maintain professional communication with players, families, league officials, and organization representatives
- Represent Venom HC with professionalism at league events, showcases, and meetings
Qualifications
- Previous coaching experience at Rep, AAA, Junior, or equivalent high-performance levels
- Strong understanding of player development models and competitive hockey systems
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage athletes in a high-expectation environment
- Background check and SafeSport compliance required
Preferred Qualifications
- Junior hockey coaching or playing experience
- Demonstrated success developing players to junior or collegiate levels
- Experience working within a structured hockey operations department
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Pay: $3,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
