Job Title: Hockey Assistant
Reports To: Hockey Director/Hockey Coordinator/Head Hockey Instructor
Number of Positions Available: 3 (Female)
Hockey Assistants are energetic and motivated staff members with a strong interest in both hockey and working with children. They support campers during daily hockey sessions, both on the ice at the arena and during WellFit training back at camp.
Hockey Assistants work closely with the WellFit Instructor, Hockey Instructors, and other assistants to ensure campers are supervised, supported, and engaged throughout their program. Responsibilities include bus supervision, dressing room and lobby oversight, assisting the Head Hockey Instructor on ice by setting up pucks and pylons for drills, helping during WellFit sessions and providing support during Showcase games on Fridays and Saturdays.
Assistants are responsible for reinforcing safety standards, ensuring all campers use equipment properly, and following program-specific safety procedures. This includes providing care that reflects the standards and guidelines of HOC’s Child Care Practices and maintaining equipment and program areas in good condition for the next section.
DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise campers on the bus, while in transport to and from the arena, and in the dressing room. Also responsible for supervising campers in the arena lobby if they are not skating with their section and/or are in between ice sessions/during floods.
- Ensure campers follow their posted arena timetable and bus schedules.
- Take direction from the Head Hockey Instructor while on the ice by demonstrating drills and working individually with campers on specific skill development.
- Supervise & provide care for players off the ice (bathroom breaks, minor injuries, homesickness, equipment repair, etc).
- Hockey Assistants are the first staff called upon for cabin coverage for staff weekends off and other assigned duties.
Communicate with the Camp Counsellors / Section Heads / Counselling Coordinator-PR /Counselling Director in regard to camper issues and concerns at the arena. - Manage Arena Logistics:
- Maintain equipment both on and off the ice (pucks, locking stick racks, pylons, etc).
- Prepare skates for skate sharpening, pick up and delivery.
- Ensure dressing rooms are thoroughly cleaned and swept before leaving the arena on Friday night and/or Saturday after check out.
- Ensure stick racks are organized and locked every day before you leave the arena.
- Assist with Friday night and Saturday Showcase games as assigned by the Hockey Director/Coordinator.
- Provide cabin coverage one evening per week (Tuesday or Wednesday) to support counsellors during their night off.
- Assist with Sunday Camper Registration, including set-up, work brigades, Bruins/Seniors Ice, and Discover HOC programming.
- Distribute and collect game-worn jerseys for Friday night / Saturday Showcase games.
- Ensure that campers with special medical/personal needs are properly supervised.
- Obtain approval from the Hockey Director/Coordinator for any shift changes or schedule adjustments
ALL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
- All staff are required to deliver every day our Brand Promise, “Best Summer Of Your Life”, in each camper and staff interaction. Guided by our four core principles: Community, Leadership, Accountability, and Performance.
- All staff are expected to abide by and enforce the camp guidelines of respect. These are the rules and expectations of behaviour implemented to maintain a fun and safe camp environment.
- All staff are responsible for the safety and security of each camper in their care. Staff are to follow prescribed program standards and lesson plans in order to ensure the highest level of care and instruction.
- Attendance for all staff at the June orientation week training is mandatory. This training period is where each staff member will receive essential employment information and training for a successful summer experience.
- Participation in camp-wide special events (Evening Programs, All Camp Activities, Campfires, and Friday Finale) and weekly meetings is an expectation of all staff members.
- The dynamic nature of summer camp demands that each staff member understand that additional duties may be assigned as required.
SUMMER BENEFITS
- Room & Board Provided.
- Weekly Staff Hockey & Water Skiing.
- Staff working a full eight-week contract period are entitled to one weekend off. The maximum number of instructors off per weekend is four. Weekends off are scheduled through the Hockey Director/Coordinator.
- Time off weekly - Saturday evening.
- Time off daily - depending on weekly schedule.
- Access to program and recreation equipment.
- The chance to work in a close-knit, supportive community that values staff health and wellness, creativity, and employee success.
- The opportunity to develop life skills applicable to multi-faceted career opportunities.
- An experience that will last a lifetime.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD
Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: June 28, 2026 – August 22, 2026
Wages: Summer wages depend on qualifications, responsibility, and experience. Room and board are included.
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 17 years of age and currently enrolled in Grade 12 or higher.
- Genuine interest in hockey and working with children.
- Must have a strong hockey background.
- Experience teaching and communicating with children of varied ages. Specific camp experience is an asset.
- Experience coaching or working with children on ice is an asset.
- Current certificate of Emergency First Aid and CPR.
- Respect in Sport certification.
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and positive.
- Must be willing to take part in camp-related activities outside the defined job description.