AAA Head Coach

St. Albert Raiders

The St. Albert Raiders are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Coach for our U17 AAA program for the upcoming season.

This position plays a critical role within our high-performance pathway and serves as an important development stage for players preparing for U18 AAA and Junior level opportunities.

The U17 AAA program is designed to provide a competitive and development-focused environment for athletes as they progress through the Raiders system.

The Head Coach will work closely with the Association’s Director of Development and program leadership to deliver a consistent player development experience aligned with the Raiders’ standards and values. This role will also collaborate closely with U18 AAA Head Coach Geoff Giacobbo and U15 AAA Head Coach Ryan Wilkinson to ensure alignment across the program and support the continued development of players within the Raiders pathway.

We are seeking a coach who brings strong leadership, extensive hockey knowledge, and a commitment to developing both players and people within a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

The Head Coach will be responsible for:

• Leading all aspects of the U17 AAA program

• Planning and delivering practices 

• Creating a competitive, accountable, and positive team culture

• Supporting the development pathway toward U18 AAA and junior hockey

• Commitment to attend all scheduled practices, games, and team travel throughout the season.

• Evaluating player performance and providing ongoing feedback

• Communicating effectively with players, parents, staff, and program leadership

• Collaborating with the Director of Development and other Raiders coaches to ensure alignment across the program

• Supporting player development both on and off the ice, including leadership, character, and habits required for high-level hockey

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• A proven ability to teach and develop elite-level players

• A commitment to the values and culture of the St. Albert Raiders program

• Experience working in high-performance hockey environments

• High Performance 1, or in the process of completing.

AAA coaching experience is considered a strong asset.

Compensation

This position includes a competitive honorarium, reflective of the experience and leadership required for this role. The Raiders are committed to attracting the right individual to lead this important stage of our player development pathway.

About the St. Albert Raiders

The St. Albert Raiders are a standards-driven, high-performance program committed to developing players in an environment grounded in our core values of integrity, accountability, commitment, growth, and respect.

Our program focuses on developing skilled, competitive players while also building strong character, personal responsibility, and habits that prepare players for the next level of hockey and life.

Why Coach with the St. Albert Raiders

Coaching with the St. Albert Raiders offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-performance, collaborative environment committed to strong standards and player development.

Our program supports coaches by providing:

• Paid professional development opportunities to support continued learning and growth

• A collaborative coaching environment with access to experienced hockey leaders across the program

• A coach wellness account, recognizing the time and commitment required to lead at this level

• A competitive honorarium for the successful candidate

  
  

We are committed to supporting coaches in achieving their coaching and professional development goals.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a coaching resume and a brief expression of interest outlining their coaching experience and philosophy to Umberto Fiorillo, Director of Player Development (umberto.fiorillo@stalbertraiders.ca 780-991-8668)