Coordinator, Hockey Operations Jobs

About us

Our goal is to Sending more players on to college hockey every season than any other hockey league in Canada, the BCHL has established itself as a national leader in the development of young student-athletes. Considering today’s NHL features more NCAA alumni than ever before, college-tracking junior hockey is fast-rivalling other leagues in North America as a breeding ground for the sport’s most elite and successful players. In 2022-23, the BCHL broke its single-season record with 190 NCAA DI committed athletes on team rosters. The new way forward and focus for the BCHL is Modern Hockey. The tagline represents a shift in culture for the BCHL as it moves into a modern style of play and operation at the team and league levels. Within the Modern Hockey brand are four pillars on which the league is built: Speed and Skill, Player Safety, Education and Community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate important dates, deadlines, and regulatory updates to teams in a clear and timely manner.
• Provide administrative support as necessary, including filing documents, maintaining internal databases, and other tasks to optimize the efficiency of the hockey operations department.
• Review and administer transfers, protected lists, and the Rinknet registry.
• Ensure team rosters are updated on the league's website and comply with roster rules, promptly addressing discrepancies or issues.
• Day-to-day logistics within the Hockey Operations Department.
• Conduct research and gather data for competition-related planning purposes and to enhance athlete recruitment content.
• Report directly to the Vice President of Hockey Operations, providing regular updates on ongoing tasks, potential concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Events to support the planning and execution of league events.
• Understand and uphold team adherence to BCHL Regulations and Bylaws.
• Maintain the accuracy of league box scores promptly and accurately based on submitted scoring changes.
• Manage the registration platform to ensure all athletes and coaches meet eligibility requirements.
• Assist in coordinating league-wide initiatives and special projects, contributing to the upward growth of the BCHL.
• Provide comprehensive team support and assist in managing relationships with partners and suppliers.
• Assist the Department of Player Safety, including the review of nightly infractions and supplemental discipline.
• Act as the central point of contact for teams, liaising between the league office and designated team contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend games, meetings and league events.
• An undergraduate degree in Sport Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience as an athlete in the British Columbia Hockey League and/or the NCAA is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and cooperative working skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Proficient computing skills with extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately analyze, interpret, summarize, and present data.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The BCHL is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

If you are interested in the full-time Coordinator, Hockey Operations position for the BCHL, please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]July 14th, 2023.All responses are appreciated, however, only those selected for an interview will receive a reply.