RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT COACH for
2026 U-series China National Youth Ice Hockey Championship – Men’s U14

Established in 1980, Hong Kong, China Ice Hockey Association Limited (HKCIHA) is the national sports association for ice hockey in Hong Kong. HKCIHA is a registered full member with International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and the associate member of Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China.

Overview

We are looking for Assistant Coach for 2026 U-series China National Ice Youth Hockey Championship- Men’s U14. Details for the events are below.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the head coach, the assistant coach will work with the Head Coach & Team Manager during the 2026 U-series China National Ice Youth Hockey Championship- Men’s U14. Duties include but are not limited to:-

Pre-Game and Warm-Up Duties

• Supervise warm-ups: Oversee on-ice player routines and ensure timing and drills run smoothly.
• Relay scouting reports: Review opponent tendencies and key player matchups with the staff.
• Check equipment: Confirm player gear, pucks, and water supplies are ready before puck drop.

In-Game Bench Management

• Control line changes: Track forward lines and defensive pairings to maintain optimal fresh legs on the ice.
• Manage special teams: Direct specific units like the power play or penalty kill as assigned by the head coach.
• Monitor player performance: Act as an extra set of eyes to spot fatigue, positional errors, or tactical breakdowns.

Intermission and Adjustments

• Communicate feedback: Deliver targeted, one-on-one corrections to individual players.
• Reinforce strategy: Support the head coach's intermission message by highlighting tactical shifts for the next period.
• Track statistics: Note face-off wins/losses, scoring chances, or penalties to evaluate period success

Requirements

• Strong hockey background in playing, coaching, evaluating
• Strong interest and commitment to youth development
• Ability to communicate on and off-ice requirement to players
• Integrity – Strong mentorship, leadership, disciplinary skill
• Prefer candidates who currently live in Hong Kong and hold an HKID card, with a valid passport (at least 6 months remaining).
• Must have a visa to travel to China (Mainland), i.e., a Mainland Travel Permit or a valid China visa.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Method

HKCIHA is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Interested candidates should submit:-

• Cover letter (please include any relevant coaching experience and your coaching philosophy)
• Full resume with photo
• References and supporting documentation if any
• Let us know the event that you can be participating.

to Hong Kong, China Ice Hockey Association by email recruitment@hkciha.com on or before 6 Aug 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview in person / zoom if necessary.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly for interview.* All information received will be kept in strict confidence and only used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.

Candidates who are not invited for interview within 3 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Declaration of Conflict of Interest

Candidates are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise during their coaching tenure. This includes, but is not limited, current/prior relationship with players, parents, or other coaches that could influence impartiality or decision-making.