Hockey Coach jobs in Ontario

We are PLAY Hockey. Hockey is our passion, and we love helping young players reach their full potential. Our veteran team of professionals delivers camps, clinics, leagues, teams, tournaments, and international tours to markets across North America, as well as international tours to various European markets. We strive to make a difference every day, act with integrity, and always love the game.

Do you have a passion for Hockey? Play Hockey is seeking an outgoing, organized, motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join our team as a Portfolio Manager, Eastern Canada Female Hockey. This position reports to the Vice President, Female Hockey with regular collaboration across the Draftday Hockey and Play Hockey leadership teams.

This role oversees all female programming in Eastern Canada, including tournaments & events, spring teams, ID skates, and international programming. It requires a flexible schedule for weekend work, scouting, recruitment, sales calls, and event execution. This role requires a minimum of two in-office days per week and is located in Southern Ontario.

Responsibilities

Tournaments and Events

· Support promotion, registration growth and execution of female tournaments

· Build relationships with female hockey programs across Ontario/Eastern Canada

· Lead onsite operations for Spring tournaments and specialty events

· Support planning and delivery of the Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Camp and WSI

Spring Teams & Recruitment

· Scout at assigned tournaments and events

· Recruit players and communicate programming opportunities to families

· Build and finalize Spring Hockey rosters (Gold, Force, Rise)

· Manage jersey/apparel ordering and book practice ice

· Coordinate all local and travel events for teams and specialty programs

ID Skate & Specialty Programming

· Lead the annual December ID Skate with a target of 170+ participants

· Oversee evaluations, registrations, and invitation processes

· Support recruitment and coordination for WSI, Prospects Cup, and International Series

International Tours

· Scout, recruit, and form rosters for female tour teams

· Coordinate family communication, logistics, and pre-event preparation

Qualifications

● Passion and experience with Hockey is a must!

● Strong Sales track record required and previous Hockey Sales related experience

● Hockey network of organizations, teams, coaches and players

● Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

● Strong customer focus and results oriented personality

● Superior interpersonal and customer service skills to effectively build relationships

● Able to function as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment and able to work independently

● Strong time and self-management skills

● High propensity to learn, and an ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment

● Strong computer skills and proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.

● Hubspot experience is an asset

● Southern Ontario

PLAY Hockey offers a compensation package with a base salary, variable/incentive pay, vacation, benefits program, and hybrid work environment.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in PLAY Hockey.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you currently reside in Southern Ontario or are you willing to relocate before starting employment? (YES/NO)
• This position requires a minimum of two days per week working in our Southern Ontario office. Are you able to meet this requirement? (YES/NO)
• What is the highest level of hockey you have played?

Professional
NCAA/U SPORTS/College
Junior Hockey
AAA Youth Hockey
A/AA/House League
I have not played organized hockey

• How many years of coaching female hockey do you have?

None
Less than 2 years
2–5 years
5–10 years
10+ years

• Have you recruited players for hockey teams, programs, camps, showcases or tournaments? (YES/NO)
• How many years of sales, business development or customer relationship management experience do you have?

None
Less than 2 years
2–5 years
5–10 years
10+ years

• Do you have an established network of coaches, organizations, teams, or families within the Ontario or Eastern Canadian hockey community? (YES/NO)
• Have you worked at or managed hockey tournaments, showcases, camps, ID skates or similar events? (YES/NO)
• This position requires frequent evening, weekend and travel commitments during hockey season. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?(YES/NO)
• Which best describes your involvement in female hockey?

I currently coach female hockey.
I previously coached female hockey.
I currently work within female hockey programming.
I have played female hockey but have not coached.
Limited experience with female hockey.
No experience with female hockey.

• Briefly describe your experience within the hockey community, including your playing, coaching, recruiting and relationship-building experience. Please include any organizations or leagues you have worked with.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brantford, ON N3R 2H7