Job Description

This position will be filled in accordance with the Agreement between the

Board of Trustees and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 829:

On Ice Hockey/Ringette

Speciali

zed

Educational Assistant - MHPSD 76 Academy

Our

76

Hockey/Ringette

Academy

requires an

On Ice Hockey/Ringette Specialized

Educational

Assistant

.

On

Ice Specialist Education

al

Assistants

will provide a developmentally rich hockey and ringette activity program for students. Depending on availability, hours will be 12-14 hours per week.


Medicine Hat School Division provides quality learning environments that make available positive experiences that are developmentally appropriate and support the whole child.


This is a

physically demanding role

requiring the individual to

participate and demonstrate various sporting activities

. These assistants should have:

A

strong background

working with children through

sport, personal fitness

, and

in particular ice hockey and/or ringette

.

Technical Hockey/Ringette skills:

Proficient in demonstrating and assisting students with various skating techniques, ability to teach and demonstrate basic hockey/ringette skills, knowledge of common hockey drills and the ability to set them up and explain them clearly to students.

Instructional Skills:

Ability to effectively demonstrate technical skills in a clear and understandable manner, provide individual attention to students who need extra help with specific skills, and break down complex skills into simple, manageable steps that are easy for students to follow.

Communication Skills:

Provide clear, concise, and age-appropriate instructions to students, use positive reinforcement to encourage and motivate students, helping to build their confidence, and listen to students' questions and respond appropriately. Communicate patiently and with empathy to students.

Safety:

Understand and enforce safety rules and protocols on the ice and during drills. Basic first aid would be considered an asset.

Collaboration and Organization:

Work closely with the lead coach and other staff to understand practice objectives and how best to assist. Assist in setting up and organizing drills and practice sessions efficiently and help manage the flow of practice.

Behavior Management:

Assist in maintaining discipline and order during practice sessions, ensuring students stay focused and engaged. Any additional coaching, skating or relevant certifications would be considered an asset.
The On-Ice assistant will have a crucial role in supporting children as they explore and develop their hockey and ringette skills. Individuals will work under the direction of the teacher (program coordinator) to implement instruction in an on-ice "center approach" to skill development. Classes will range from approximately 20-30 students at a time with a target of 8:1 on ice support. Hours will be dependent on the candidates' availability to the various cohorts we are running. Successful candidates must be able to transport themselves to and from rinks as needed.


If you have any questions about this position please contact Ken Dzikowski at .

Thank you for your interest in Medicine Hat

Public

School

Division

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.