OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.
Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.
About the Role:
Reporting to the President of Hockey Operations & General Manager – Edmonton Oil Kings, the Video Coach & Coordinator, Hockey Operations will be responsible for all video requirements of the hockey club and support the organization in a variety of administrative areas.
Your Focus in this Role:
- Coordinate all video requirements of the club, including utilizing Catapult Thunder
- Assist with the orderly movement of all video, statistical and analytical information; create and compile technical packages utilizing Catapult, PowerPoint and other software
- Coordinate flow of data and analytics to coaching staff and General Manager
- Ensure all video equipment is properly maintained and in good working order while providing technical support to all Oil Kings hockey staff, including procurement of equipment and supplies
- Organize all game video and practice plans for the Oil Kings Coaching Staff
- Film games and practices and provide video files to coaching staff
- Support coaching staff with game day preparation – creating presentations/materials for pre-scout/post-game review
- Plan and conduct pre-season, practice, and post season film sessions
- Provide on-ice support to coaching staff for practices & run individual or small group player development sessions
- Assist with WHL Office player documents as directed by the General Manager of the Oil Kings
- Assist the Oil Kings General Manager with league logistical items throughout the season
- Support Oil Kings General Manager with development and execution of seasonal plan of all operational activities
- Scout minor hockey games as directed by Oil Kings General Manager or Director of Scouting
- Provide comprehensive hockey operations administrative support
- Using best efforts to promote the interests and goodwill of the Oil Kings business
- Other duties as assigned
Who You Are:
- You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
- You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
- You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
- You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
- You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
- You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Post-secondary education in a sports management or business-related field preferred
- Proficient in sports video software and coding/cutting video
- Previous on-ice coaching and skills development experience in hockey
- Superior written communication skills and ability to communicate verbally to a team and to a larger audience
- Excellent relationship building skills dealing with wide array of stakeholders internally and externally
- Ability to work under time pressures while maintaining a good working attitude
- Communicates effectively, builds employee relationships, and provides support to all key stakeholders to ensure achievement of Oil Kings goals and objectives
- Ability to initiate and identify strategic solutions and increased efficiency opportunities
- Self-motivated planner with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Will travel to other work-related locations for games
- Criminal Background reference check required
What’s in it for you?
- 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
- Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
- Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
- On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
- On-Site Gym
- Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
- Social Work Culture + Employee Events
Next Steps:
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.
Stay in Touch!
Official Edmonton Oilers Website | NHL.com
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