Hockey Counsellor Job Description

Hockey Counsellor Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Hockey Counsellor to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise & provide care for players off the ice (bathroom breaks, minor injuries, homesick, equipment repair, etc);
  • Ensure dressing rooms are thoroughly cleaned and swept before leaving the arena Friday night and/or Saturday after check out;
  • Prepare skates for skate sharpening pick up and delivery;
  • Hockey Counsellors are the first staff called upon for cabin coverage for staff weekends off and other assigned duties;
  • Manage Arena Logistics: Maintain equipment both on and off the ice (pucks, locking stick racks, pylons, etc);
  • Communicate with the Camp Counsellors / Section Heads / Counselling Director in regards to camper issues and concerns at the arena;
  • Make sure campers follow their posted arena timetable and bus schedules;
  • Take direction / assist the Dryland instructors during dryland sessions at the arena;
  • The dynamic nature of summer camp demands each staff understand that additional duties may be assigned as required;
  • Ensure stick racks are organized and locked every day before you leave the arena.

Requirements:

  • Must have a strong hockey background;
  • Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and positive;
  • Experience teaching and communicating to children of varied ages. Specific camp experience an asset;
  • Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description;
  • Minimum 17 years of age and currently enrolled in Grade 12 or higher;
  • Genuine interest in hockey and working with children;
  • Current certificate of Emergency First Aid, and CPR, as well as Respect in Sport;
  • Experience coaching, or working with children on-ice, an asset.