TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – Grande Peace Athletic Club

Grande Peace Athletic Club; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits

Job summary

Grande Peace Athletic Club (GPAC) invites applications for a Technical Director to lead coaching development, player development, and hockey operations in Grande Prairie, Alberta. You will mentor coaches, design development frameworks, implement performance analysis, and align GPAC with Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada standards to build a high‑performance culture.

We offer a competitive compensation package and health benefits, plus a collaborative, development‑focused environment where

Qualifications

• High Performance 1 certification preferred (or willingness to complete)
• Extensive coaching experience at the Elite level (minimum U15 AAA or equivalent)
• Proven success in coach mentorship and program development
• Strong understanding of Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Experience with video and performance analysis tools is considered an asset
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Strategic planning & execution
• Relationship building & community engagement

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and evaluate coaches across GPAC teams
• Establish and uphold coaching standards aligned with Hockey Alberta & Hockey Canada guidelines
• Provide coaches with tools, resources and support for development
• Collaborate with coaches to design structured seasonal plans and practice models
• Promote a consistent, positive and accountable coaching culture
• Coordinate specialized development sessions (Power Skating, P.E.P., Mental Skills Training)
• Implement and monitor performance analysis tools (InStat, Steva)
• Support athlete advancement to AJHL/WHL
• Build relationships with elite programs and development partners
• Stay current with emerging best practices in player development
• Assist in recruitment, selection and evaluation of coaches (U13 AA – U18 AAA)
• Plan and oversee Spring & Fall Development camps
• Design and manage tryout structure, drills and evaluation processes
• Implement a standardized GPAC playbook with age-appropriate progression
• Coordinate video review processes and statistical tracking across teams
• Attend board meetings and provide regular written reports and recommendations
• Maintain clear and effective communication with players, parents and staff
• Oversee administrative operations including invoicing, affiliations, HCR updates and travel logistics
• Lead team onboarding, including Codes of Conduct and parent orientation sessions
• Support social media presence and community engagement initiatives
• Actively promote GPAC across Alberta and Canada to attract top talent
• Encourage participation from players within the draw zone
• Foster community involvement through mentorship and grassroots initiatives

Skills

Elite coaching

Coaching leadership

Player development

Strategic planning

Communication

Video analysis

Community engagement

Adaptability

Education

HP1 certification preferred

Tools

InStat

Steva

Job description

Technical Director – Grande Peace Athletic Club (GPAC)

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Reports To: GPAC Board of Directors
Position Type: Full-Time

About GPAC

The Grande Peace Athletic Club (GPAC) is a premier elite hockey program dedicated to developing players and coaches to their fullest potential. We are committed to excellence on and off the ice—promoting leadership, discipline and teamwork while providing a clear pathway to higher levels of hockey.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Technical Director to lead the technical and developmental direction of our program.

Position Summary

The Technical Director is a key leadership role responsible for shaping the coaching structure, player development model, and overall hockey operations within GPAC. This position is instrumental in building and maintaining a positive, high-performance culture aligned with Hockey Alberta, Hockey Canada, and GPAC standards.

The successful candidate will mentor coaches, implement consistent development systems, and ensure every athlete and team is supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching Development & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor and evaluate coaches across all GPAC teams
• Establish and uphold coaching standards aligned with Hockey Alberta & Hockey Canada guidelines
• Provide coaches with the tools, resources and support needed for ongoing development
• Collaborate with coaches to design structured seasonal plans and practice models
• Promote a consistent, positive and accountable coaching culture

Player & Program Development

• Coordinate specialized development sessions (eg: Power Skating, P.E.P., Mental Skills Training)
• Implement and monitor performance analysis tools (eg: InStat, Steva)
• Support and guide athlete advancement to higher levels (eg: AJHL, WHL)
• Build and maintain relationships with elite programs and development partners
• Stay current with emerging best practices in player development

Hockey Operations

• Assist in recruitment, selection and evaluation of coaches (U13 AA – U18 AAA)
• Plan and oversee Spring & Fall Development camps
• Design and manage tryout structure, drills and evaluation processes
• Implement a standardized GPAC playbook with age-appropriate progression
• Coordinate video review processes and statistical tracking across teams
• Attend board meetings and provide regular written reports and recommendations
• Maintain clear and effective communication with players, parents and staff
• Oversee administrative operations including invoicing, affiliations, HCR updates and travel logistics
• Lead team onboarding, including Codes of Conduct and parent orientation sessions
• Support social media presence and community engagement initiatives

Recruitment & Community Engagement

• Actively promote GPAC across Alberta and Canada to attract top talent
• Encourage participation from players within the draw zone
• Foster community involvement through mentorship and grassroots initiatives (eg: U9 engagement)

Qualifications

• High Performance 1 (HP1) certification preferred (or willingness to complete)
• Extensive coaching experience at the Elite level (minimum U15 AAA or equivalent)
• Proven success in coach mentorship and program development
• Strong understanding of Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Experience with video and performance analysis tools is considered an asset
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Strategic planning & execution
• Relationship building & community engagement

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package based on experience
• Comprehensive health and benefits plan
• Opportunity to lead and shape a premier elite hockey program
• A collaborative, development-focused environment