Field Hockey Canada is looking for coaches for the 2025 WMH Pan Am Championships in September
Field Hockey Canada (FHC) is seeking national coaches for the 2025 Pan American Championships to be held in Asuncion, Paraguay from September 21 to September 30, 2025.
Canada is proud to be sending two Masters teams in the 55+ age category – one Men’s team and one Women’s team. We are seeking a coach for each team and these are volunteer positions.
FHC is the national sport governing body responsible for the development, growth and promotion of field hockey in Canada. Among its responsibilities and in collaboration with the FHC Masters Committee and Age Group Coordinators, FHC helps select, prepare and promote Canada’s teams towards the goal of delivering sustained podium performances in WMH Continental and World Cup competitions.
FHC’s Masters program is self-funded by athletes selected for WMH Continental and World Cup teams. The coaches’ cost of national and international airfares, accommodation at the event and a per diem will be covered from players’ contributions (amounts may be capped). Additionally, coaches may be paid an honorarium for all practices, events and tournaments attended. The successful applicants will be expected to select, develop and coach their team in the lead up to the 2025 Pan American Championships.
*The coaching responsibilities will commence in April 2025 and end the month following the tournament.
The deadline for applications is March 29, 2025.
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Coach Responsibilities include:
Oversight of an outdoor, systematic, progressive training program for Masters athletes (including mindset/outdoor tactical awareness, skill development and fitness assessment metrics) in conjunction with FHC coaching staff, other Masters Coaches and the Masters Age Group Coordinators.
Team building, selection, preparation and attendance at scheduled training camps, practices, events and tournaments. Key attendance dates/events are listed below.
At the conclusion of each major competition, coaches are also expected to complete a Post-Tournament Report which includes an event summary along with any improvement recommendations.
KEY DATES:
Men:
Athlete Selection – at this time there will not be a selection camp based on the number of currently registered athletes. This may change in the coming weeks.
Training – will be held in Vancouver, BC on Saturday, April 19th (afternoon) and Sunday, April 20th (morning). Summer training details are still to be confirmed.
Women:
Athlete Selection – Saturday, April 19th and Sunday, April 20th (Easter Weekend) at the Pat Hall Masters Tournament at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC
Training – selected athletes will be participating in the Vancouver International Tournament in Burnaby, BC from Saturday, May 17th to Monday, May 19th (Victoria Day Weekend). Summer training details are still to be confirmed.
**Athletes located outside of BC and who are unable to attend in person have been asked to send in video footage along with references from coaches.
Experience and Qualifications preferred:
The ideal candidates will have experience in high performance coaching, and possess strong consultative, facilitation and decision-making skills and a desire to work with older age athletes.
The ideal candidate attributes and qualifications should include:
- Appropriate coach education and certification – NCCP Competition Development in Training (working towards the NCCP Competition Development certification. For more information see: https://www.fieldhockey.ca/coaching/coaching-resources/);
- Strong leadership abilities and some experience working with older athletes;
- Knowledge of Long-Term Athlete Development;
- Completed Safe Sport Modules (Making Ethical Decisions, Making Headway, & CAC SafeSport);
- Demonstrated critical thinking related to fitness program planning and evaluation – work with FHC
- Integrated Service Team Lead to create an age-appropriate program;
- A good understanding of high-performance sport;
- Other combinations of training and experience may also be considered.
Terms and Conditions
The successful candidates will be required to have memberships in good standing with a member PSO and FHC. Successful candidates must also provide a vulnerable sector check (dated within the past 3 years) as well as complete safe sport training (completed within the past 3 years).
If you believe you possess the appropriate experience, skill set and desire to contribute to the Masters field hockey community, please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI), covering letter and coaching resume via F-RED Coach/Staff.
Interviews will take place virtually shortly thereafter for selected candidates. Field Hockey Canada is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
