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Description

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 & 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.

Education and Experience
Prior experience working as an Assistant Coach at the CHL or Professional Level preferred. Preference given to those candidates with Head Coach experience at the Midget AAA level or higher.
Hockey Canada National Coach Certification Program High Performance 1 Certification
Proficient in use of MS Office applications.