Minor Hockey Coach

About TOP Sports

TOP Sports offers competitive and recreational programs in hockey, soccer, and lacrosse, with a clear player pathway from early childhood through high school and beyond. Our Multi-Sport Model is designed to minimize scheduling conflicts and give families clarity over seasonal sports commitments. The organization focuses on hiring and developing professional coaches who prioritize long-term player development and core life skills such as discipline, teamwork, work ethic, and respect. Since 2017, thousands of families across Midtown Toronto, Oakville, Whitby, and York Region have chosen TOP Sports for a balanced approach to youth sports that builds strong athletes and confident, well-rounded individuals.

About TOP Hockey

TOP Hockey, a division of TOP Sports, is looking to hire experienced, passionate and energetic hockey coaches to join our growing hockey program in Whitby.

At TOP Hockey, we do things differently. Youth sports shouldn’t just be about finding the next superstar or phenom, but rather about helping young people find their own path, learn life skills and build lifelong athletes. We believe in offering a youth hockey program that focuses on so much more than what happens on the ice.

We believe in environments that help build athletes up, not break them down. We believe in the power of multi-sport play, long-term athletic development, and quality coaching. We believe in seasonal schedules that make things easier on families, not harder.

Role Description

The coach is responsible for leading their team in on-ice practices and games, ensuring a safe, positive, and development-focused environment for all players. Day-to-day duties include teaching fundamental hockey skills, providing constructive feedback, and fostering teamwork and respect among players. The coach will communicate regularly with players and families about schedules, expectations, and player progress, and will collaborate with other TOP Sports staff to align with the organization’s long-term development philosophy. Additional responsibilities include managing bench operations during games, enforcing safety and fair play standards, and modeling strong character and sportsmanship at all times. This is an on-site role based in Whitby, ON.

The coach will be responsible for all coaching responsibilities associated with their team, as well as management of parent helpers and volunteers. The commitment is 3 practices per week, plus 5 tournaments between September and April. Some light travel is required. Additional duties include parent communication and management, adherence to and promotion of club standards and values, etc.

*Applicant should include previous coaching experience on resume or cover letter when applying.

**Applicant must be available for the team's first tournament in London, ON, on the weekend of October 16-18.

Who Is Ideal?

This role is ideal for someone with a strong hockey background, previous hockey coaching experience in a team environment and strong communication skills.

All applicants must have experience working with kids ages 6-10 in a formal hockey setting. Formal hockey coaching experience is a required asset for head coach applicants. All coaches must be able to communicate effectively, act in a professional manner, and abide by the TOP Hockey coaching philosophies at all times.

What Do We Offer?

We offer very competitive compensation and extensive coach training programs to help you become the best coach you can be. All practice, game and tournament dates and times are set and provided ahead of the start of the season making scheduling around work and other commitments easy. All practices take place at McKinney Center or Fieldgate Sports Complex.