Our league was born out of a collective desire to empower ourselves and reimagine women’s hockey. Here, we combine grit with grace and speed with style. We move beyond discrimination in a spirit of togetherness. We elevate every one of our athletes. We commit to taking risks that will drive our growth. And we challenge ourselves to inspire future generations to dream bigger. Because this moment is bigger than all of us.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Vancouver is seeking an experienced and passionate individual to serve as the Assistant Coach. The Assistant Coach will play a vital role in supporting the Head Coach in all aspects of team preparation, development and execution. This position is focused on enhancing player performance, supporting a high-performance culture, and contributing to the overall success of the team both on and off the ice. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for player development, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to help execute the team’s vision and values.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Head Coach in implementing team strategies, systems, and game plans.
- Assist with leading practice sessions, meetings, and team communications.
- Help reinforce a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture.
- Serve as a mentor and resource to players and support staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
- Assist in planning and delivering practice drills, positional work, and skill sessions tailored to individual and team needs.
- Provide ongoing feedback to players on their performance, habits, and development areas.
- Work collaboratively with the medical and performance staff to monitor player workload, recovery, and fitness.
- Support individualized development plans created by the Head Coach or Performance Team.
- Contribute to pre-scouting efforts by preparing reports, analyzing film, and identifying tactical insights.
- Assist with in-game responsibilities such as bench management, team strategy and tracking performance metrics.
- Help review game footage with players and coaching staff to support team adjustments and learning.
- Collaborate with the entire coaching staff on team strategies and player personnel management.
- Maintain professional communication with players, staff, and external partners.
- Represent the team in community events, fan engagement initiatives, and media opportunities when appropriate.
- Support coordination between coaching, performance, medical, and operations teams to ensure alignment.
- Maintain compliance with league rules, policies, and procedures.
- Support the Head Coach in administrative tasks such as video uploads, scouting reports, and statistical tracking.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum two (2) years of elite-level coaching experience (professional, NCAA, international, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the game, including tactics, player development, and analytics.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in sport.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000 CAD
Application Deadline: August 18th, 2025
Background check to be conducted once a successful candidate is hired.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
