The Pelham Minor Hockey Association's Board has an opening for a Local League Director - Intermediate Divisions for the upcoming hockey season 2016-2017.
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It is very important that the PMHA has a volunteer come forward to fill this Board seat as the season is starting in a few days.
If you are interested in joining our team of board members, please e-mail the PMHA Secretary Martin Blouin directly by clicking
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Thank you in advance for your interest in volunteering!
The responsibilities for this position on the PMHA Board are listed as follows (position listed as number 2) as per PMHA Policy documentation:
LOCAL LEAGUE DIRECTORS: (1 year terms at each of the three positions)
In cooperation with the Vice President of Local and House League Hockey, the THREE (3) Local/House League Directors listed are as follows:
1) Director of Junior Divisions - who is responsible for Pre-Novice and Novice divisions
2) Director of Intermediate Divisions - who is responsible for Atom & Peewee
3) Director of Senior Divisions - who is responsible for Bantam & Midget
These LL Directors shall oversee the operation of all Local League/ House League programs and teams of PMHA within their assigned age divisions.
These LL Directors shall have authority to enforce the policies and procedures as they relate to the operations of Local League/ House League they are responsible for.
In particular, these Local League Directors will be responsible for:
i) Confirming the number of Local/House League teams that can be rostered by PMHA and identification of additional players (including goaltenders) as necessary to roster the number of Board approved Local/House League teams
ii) Identifying potential head coach candidates and staff as needed
iii) Ensuring appropriate accreditation are obtained for coaches, trainers, managers and on-ice volunteers and ensuring the Screening Policy is followed
iv) Where more than one team is approved, coordinate assessments for players with assigned coaches
v) Where more than one team is approved, participate in player assignments to the teams to ensure equitable distribution of player talent at the beginning of the season
vi) Coordinating affiliate player signings for the Local League teams
vii) Upholding and communicating the OMHA Rules and Regulations as well as PMHA Constitution and all Policies as the situation requires
viii) maintain and provide media releases pertaining to team accomplishments so that sponsors names are appearing in local media outlets when applicable (ie: weekly minor hockey report in the Pelham Voice and also on the website)
ix) Participate in conflict resolution and/or disciplinary issues when required within the divisions assigned
x) Liaise between head coaches and VP LL as needed for their divisions
xi) Provide a monthly report regarding all teams within their divisions
xii) Attend PMHA Board meetings and participate as a voting member of the Board
xiii) Carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Board
NOTE:
Any person nominated for any of these
three positions, to be eligible, shall possess the following qualifications:
- A member in good standing with the Association
- Obtain valid clearance as per the PMHA Screening Policy