Hockey Camp On-Ice Specialist

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Hiring Unit:
Athletics & Recreation

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the Hockey Camp On-Ice Specialist will be expected to act as a role model and ambassador for McGill when demonstrating the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle through a combination of participation and instruction of hockey practices and camp physical activities to children ranging from ages 7-12 years old.

Duties

• Participate in camp orientation
• Greet and welcome campers as they arrive
• Liaise with parents regarding campers’ specific needs and progress
• Lead and ensure campers and facilitate their participation in the hockey on-ice practices and other related activities to create a positive and memorable experience
• Create and coordinate detailed lesson plans for on-ice hockey instructions for 6 one hour sessions of 30 campers per session. Lessons must be adapted to different age groups and campers' abilities
• Know, enforce and follow all safety guidelines and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp, ensure stressful situations are addressed in a timely manner to immediate supervisor. When necessary communicate with the Winsor Clinic therapist staff regarding incidents requiring immediate medical attention
• Monitor and ensure safe movement of campers from one activity to another throughout the sports complex and arena.
• Maintain communication with Section Leaders regarding any issues requiring their attention

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Knowledgeable in a camp environment an asset
• Completed Safe Sport Training course and True Sport Clean
• Experience playing hockey at the major junior, junior A or university level
• Experience coaching hockey at the youth level
• Familiar with administrative procedures an asset
• Ability to multi-task

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.