Coach Applications (Sturgeon Lake Minor Hockey)

If you're interested in coaching, or wish to coach again, Sturgeon Lake Minor Hockey Association is now accepting applications for all coaching positions for the 2026-2027 season.

For Rep coaches we're seeking applicants for

U9 MD
U11 Tier 1 and 2
U13 Tier 1 and 2
U15 Tier 1
U16 Tier 1
U18 Tier 1

We're also looking for Local League coaches for U7 and up!

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION EARLY:

• ●  We fill coaching positions as early as possible to plan for the upcoming season based on applications received; interest is not assumed unless an application is submitted.

• ●  Timelines for applications for some teams may be adjusted as required to fit into the interview and evaluation process.

• ●  We are currently accepting applications for OMHA Tier 1, Tier 2, and Local League teams. Local League Coaches will be selected after Spring 2026 tryout period.

• ●  Coaches do have the option to apply for a head coaching position for more than one level.

• ●  Applicants who wish to be considered for the 2026-2027 season must submit their applications on or before February 10, 2026.

• ●  The Coaching Selection Committee will review all applications in late February 2026. Applicants may be requested to attend an interview during this period.

• ●  All coaches are also required to complete Respect-In-Sport Leadership, Gender Identity and Expression & Safe Return to Play courses as well as submit a valid Vulnerable Sector Check via the OHF Submission Portal.
  
  If there is a valid Vulnerable Sector Check Submitted a declaration form is required to be submitted for the upcoming season. See: https://sturgeonthunderhockey.ca/Pages/1640/OHF-_Centralized_Screening_Process /

• ●  Certification requirements are often updated between seasons. Bench Staff will be required to meet all requirements set out by governing bodies. Please review the Official Requirements.

*note subject to change*

Composition of Coach Selection Committee

Sturgeon Lake Minor Hockey Association strives to make its coach selection process as fair, objective, well informed and inclusive as possible.

A Selection Committee is appointed and comprised of the core directors: Supervisor of U9 and below, Supervisor of U11 and up, Past President, 1st Vice president, 2nd

Vice president, OMHA Rep, Three County Rep, Referee in Chief, and Ice Convenor. Other executive members are allowed to attend but are not eligible to vote. Committee members are declared in conflict of interest where family members and relatives are involved, and in such cases will have no input to the coach selection decision and will be excluded from deliberations.

Coach Selection Process

Consensus-building procedure is used through the selection process. Voting takes place as necessary. Overall, there continues to be strong interest in being a volunteer coach, often times resulting in a greater number of applicants than there are teams available. With such interest comes the need to distinguish and make choices and there are many factors that enter into the decision-making process.

It is a time-consuming endeavour with the committee spending as much time as necessary to discuss which candidates are the most qualified, capable, or in the best interest of the association for a particular team.

Specific situations may arise that require changes to the current policies to allow a coach to be selected. This will be reviewed on a case by case basis and will be communicated to any coaches involved.

All coaches must re-apply for coaching positions for every season.

Applicants may be requested for an interview, at the discretion of the committee.

All members of a bench staff (head coach, assistant, trainer, and manager) must be approved by the SLMHA executive.