December 17, 2019

Guilford, Conn., - The Elite Hockey Program is excited to open coaching opportunities to prospective coaches for the 2020-2021 season.

Job Titles: Head Coaches & Assistant Coaches

Department: Midgets, Bantams, Pee Wee, Squirts

Primary Rink: Northford Ice Pavilion, Northford, CT

Full League Members: Atlantic Youth Hockey League (AYHL), East Coast Elite League (ECEL), Connecticut Hockey Conference (CHC).

Coaches Report To: Peter Alden

Basic Function: Act in an head or assistant coach capacity for Elite Hockey Program/Academy teams for the 2020-2021 season.

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, organizing and running effective, high-tempo practices
• Contribute to system work, special teams and general skill development
• Help schedule, plan and run team meetings and events
• Teach athletes in individual and group settings
• Conduct opponent pre-scouts, including system breakdown and player summaries 
• Video analysis of opponents and game breakdown
• Coordinate team travel, schedule team meals, pre-game skates, etc…
• Supervise and manage players in locker room, weight room, and other like settings
• Assist academic advisor in regulating school attendance, grades, and school policies
• Act as a liaison to billet families and conduct daily curfew calls
• Work with goaltending coach with on-ice skill development during goalie sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Citizen of the United States
• 2-4 years of coaching experience, preferred
• Experience playing at the junior, collegiate or professional level
• Understanding of video software technologies, such as XOS
• Computer literate, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of USA Hockey rules and regulations
• AYHL and ECEL travel required - Domestic

Availability: Position runs from August 15, 2020 through March 15, 2021 and is based in Northford, Connecticut.

Application Procedure: To apply, email a letter of application, current resume, what age group preferred and list of two references to Peter Alden at Palden@EliteHockeyAAA.com.