The Green Bay Area Youth Hockey Association (GBAYHA) is a non-profit volunteer organization that strives to create and sustain an environment where participants receive the important benefits of fitness, teamwork, respect,  leadership, and cooperation that will help each child achieve his or her personal goals and contribute to the greater good of Green Bay and surrounding communities.

WAHA (Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association) determines boundary rules. If you reside in the Green Bay, Howard-Suamico, Wrightstown, or Ashwaubenon school districts GBAYHA is your home association.  Please direct questions to gbayharegistrar@gmail.com

Green Bay Youth Hockey Director of Hockey 2021-2022 Season (May 2021-April 2022) Description: A high-energy people person with a wide range of skills, including a love of the game, strong instructional skills and the ability to work well with both kids and parents. Excellent organizational and communication skills, patience and the ability to create a fun hockey learning environment are also a must.

This role will have a vital impact on the future success of Green Bay youth hockey. You will be ensuring that the hockey association is promoting age-specific skill development in all of their programs and efficient use of available ice.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Chair Coaching Committee and Attend GBAHYHA Board Meetings

• Lead coaching committee in recruitment and selection of coaches.

• Organize pre-season skating and skills sessions

• Lead head coaches and coaching committee in tryout process and selection of teams.

• Manage goaltender development program.

• Coaching Support o Organize and develop workshops and on-ice clinics for coaches before and during the season.

    --Work with coaches in developing age appropriate practice plans and off-ice training programs.

    --Provide guidance to coaches on completion of all USA Hockey Coaching Certification requirements.    

    --Evaluate Coaches during and after the season and provide appropriate feedback

    --Provide clear goals and objectives for player and coach development with regular updates and communication

Other Details • Anticipated Start Date: May 15, 2021 • Work for the 21-22 Season would begin immediately upon hire and conclude on March 30, 2021. • Compensation: based on qualifications • Background check and pre-employment drug screen are required. GBAYHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • This person reports directly to President of the GBAYHA Board. How to Apply • Send letter of interest and resume to gbayhaboard@gmail.com

We are passionate about growing hockey in our community and recognize that coaches are critical to developing our players and our program.  We are looking for candidates for  A Level and Girls Head Coaches. 

Criteria: GBAYHA is looking for coaches that meet the following criteria:

• Philosophy and approach that embraces the USA Hockey ADM.

• Teacher:  We are looking for coaches that have the ability and desire to teach core fundamental hockey skills and concepts.

• Organized: Prepare practice plans that utilize the shared full ice and concepts of the USA ADM philosophy (e.g., small area games, multiple stations, high on-ice coach to player ratio).

• Collaborative: Highly values of the ideas of others and shares responsibility for outcomes with other on-ice and off-ice leaders.

• Good Communicators

  • Provide verbal feedback to players during the season.

  • Comfortable communicating with other coaches and families.

• Passionate about developing our young athletes.

• Experience: We prefer prior hockey coaching and playing experience 

• USA Hockey Certification: All coaches will have to be USA hockey certified by the start of the hockey season which includes enrollment in the CEP and completion of age appropriate modules, along with SafeSport certification and Protecting Youth Sports (Background Check). 

Interested candidates should fill out an application at the following link by May 30.  Thank you for your consideration.

Coaching Application Link