NSDMHA DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR 

INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

The Northside District Minor Hockey Association (NSDMH) is a non-profit organization that provides minor hockey programming for approximately 350 youth, ranging in ages from 4 years to 18 years, from our surrounding communities. NSDMH operates under the governance of Hockey Nova Scotia. The association is run by an elected volunteer board of directors, volunteers and a small staff.

NSDMH is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Development Coordinator for the leadership, execution, and administration of the Hockey Development Program for our association. The goal of this program is to improve the skill level of all participants, focusing on hockey specifically but with broader applicability to the development of young citizens. The program should be flexible enough to address children of all ages and abilities. It should also include a component that improves our coaches’ abilities to support the development of their players

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 Major Responsibilities and Timelines

i) Pre-Season Camp (Mid September)

ii) Coordination and delivery of Evaluation/Tryout process (Late September - Early October)

iii) Development Sessions (Monday*) - (October - March) 

iv) Coaches meetings / Check ins - (Early October and throughout year)

v) Various Camp opportunities - (Checking clinics, defense camp, etc)

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i) Pre-Season Camp (Mid September)

Major expectation - To organize and execute the delivery of a well rounded hockey program suitable for varying skill levels. This camp should focus on getting the rust off of players and they prepare for the season. 

What would be expected: 

? Practices that are planned in advance and staffed accordingly.

? Each staff member is aware of the practice plan and their role in the execution of the practice.

? Practices plans will be completed on a platform that can be shared amongst coaches (IHS)

? Records will be kept each ice time regarding the number of participants, coaches and any other information deemed relevant. 

ii) Coordination and delivery of Evaluations/ Tryouts (Late September - Early October)

Major expectation -  Coordinate and Execute the evaluation process. The coordinator will need to oversee the recruitment and selection of impartial evaluators. NSDMH will ensure a non-biased evaluation process for all divisions.

What would be expected: 

? Planning fair and consistent evaluation practices that are staffed accordingly on ice.

? Work with the appropriate administrative persons to ensure the tryout registration occurs and is well managed.

? Executing the recruitment process for evaluators ensuring each session is properly staffed with impartial evaluators.

? Work with Referee in Charge to ensure officials are booked for tryout sessions if needed

? Organization of evaluation data.

? Meeting with coaches to provide feedback.

iii) Development Sessions:

Development sessions will occur for 3 hours on a single day through the week. This will occur for approximately 20 sessions. These skates predominantly will take place in Sydney Mines. 

Major Expectation: Development skates will be designed to focus on skill development that typically coaches may find difficult to fit into regular scheduled practices.  A main focus will be core skills such as skating, shooting, passing.  

Each hour of development will have two teams scheduled. Development sessions may take the form of 4-5 focused stations.

What would be expected: 

? Development practices that are planned in advance and staffed accordingly.

? Each staff member is aware of the practice plan and their role in the execution of the practice.

? Practices will be completed on a platform that can be shared amongst coaches (IHS)

? Records will be kept each ice time regarding the number of participants, coaches and any other information deemed relevant. 

? Each team will be given equal opportunity to take part in development sessions. 

iv) Coaches Meetings 

A pre-season coaches meeting to help provide guidance in various areas such as practice planning and bench management. 

? Various expectations around behaviour and playing policies can be brought forward.

? Ice hockey systems login can be shared

? Equipment needs can be addressed

? Coach - coach mentoring can occur. 

v) Development Opportunities

As opportunities arise with open ice time, the development lead could seek to provide various specialty sessions.These would be 1 hour skates specifically focused on a position or skill..  

Possible sessions could include:

? Defense

? Shooting

? Power skating

? Checking 

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Proposal Requirements

Please submit a brief proposal outlining the following:

1. Background & Qualifications: Summary of coaching credentials, hockey playing/coaching background, and relevant experience.

2. Development Philosophy: A brief overview of your approach to player development and coach support across varying skill levels.

3. Proposed Program and Cost: Provide an overview of the proposed program, including the anticipated time commitment, delivery model, staffing requirements and associated costs. 

NSDMHA anticipates a program budget in the area of $20,000 for the 2026-2027 hockey season. The Pre-season camp acts within its own budget based on camp profits. Please consider this anticipated budget when developing your proposal. Any additional costs or expenses should be clearly identified. 

Submission Process

Applicants who plan to submit a proposal should confirm their intention via email to NSDMH Office (nsminorhockey@bellaliant.com) no later than 6pm on Wednesday  August 19th, 2026