Technical Specialist – Assistant Coach, Redbirds Hockey

About the role

The Technical Specialist will support the Redbirds Hockey program at McGill University, working under the Assistant Coach to drive athlete development and performance initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing long‑term athlete development plans.
• Conduct video analysis of games and practices to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Prepare opposition scouting reports, including player and team tendencies.
• Support planning and execution of practices, games, and development initiatives.
• Record game activities, maintain statistical data, and analyse performance metrics.
• Organise, maintain and distribute team equipment for practices and games.
• Assist with gameday and practice operations to ensure a high‑performance environment.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of hockey and prior coaching experience at an elite or competitive level.
• Level II NCCP certification or equivalent.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada and willingness to work in Quebec.

Required skills

• Video analysis techniques.
• Statistical data collection and performance metric analysis.
• Equipment management for team sports.

What we offer

• Part‑time position (≈20 hours/week) with an hourly rate of $40.00.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑performance university hockey program.