Job Title

As a member of the Hockey Operations department, the Assistant Coach will play a critical and integral role in the success of the Regina Pats. This unique position will work directly with the Head Coach and other Hockey Operations staff on a daily basis to develop and maintain a consistent and successful hockey team that challenges for a WHL Championship each season, develops players, and produces an entertaining product on the ice. Duties And Responsibilities Assist the Head Coach in developing game plans, tactics and strategies, including but not limited to offensive and defensive systems as well as special teams play. Assist the Head Coach in coordinating practice plans. Assist the Head Coach in developing team strategies and tactics for the season and for each specific opponent. Responsible for running either the Power Play or Penalty Kill special teams unit as assigned by the Head Coach. Pre-scout and code 2 to 3 of the most recent games for each upcoming opponent and present video to the Regina Pats players of opponents strengths, weaknesses, systems and strategies. Conduct post-game review and analysis of each Regina Pats game on a team and individual player level. Present individual teaching clips to players. Assist the General Manager and Head Coach with player evaluations and selection process at Fall and Development Camps. Provide the General Manager and Head Coach with insight, guidance and opinion on potential player transactions, including trades as well as the listing/dropping of players from the Regina Pats 50 man list. Develop and maintain relationships with Regina Pats players, prospects and their families. Assist the Head Coach with WHL hockey administrative tasks as assigned. Assist with Manager of Hockey Operations with the planning and execution of the Regina Pats travel schedule (including but not limited to the bus schedule, pre and post-game meals, hotel accommodations). Keep, maintain, and prepare effective and accurate records for Hockey Operations budget and accounting requirements. Adhere to, and comply with, all QCSEG and WHL rules, regulations, and code of conducts as amended from time to time. #J-18808-Ljbffr