Technical Director – Grande Peace Athletic Club (GPAC)

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta

Reports To: GPAC Board of Directors

Position Type: Full-Time

About GPAC

The Grande Peace Athletic Club (GPAC) is a premier elite hockey program dedicated to developing players and coaches to their fullest potential. We are committed to excellence on and off the ice—promoting leadership, discipline and teamwork while providing a clear pathway to higher levels of hockey.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Technical Director to lead the technical and developmental direction of our program.

Position Summary

The Technical Director is a key leadership role responsible for shaping the coaching structure, player development model, and overall hockey operations within GPAC. This position is instrumental in building and maintaining a positive, high-performance culture aligned with Hockey Alberta , Hockey Canada , and GPAC standards.

The successful candidate will mentor coaches, implement consistent development systems, and ensure every athlete and team is supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching Development & Mentorship

- Lead, mentor and evaluate coaches across all GPAC teams
- Establish and uphold coaching standards aligned with Hockey Alberta & Hockey Canada guidelines
- Provide coaches with the tools, resources and support needed for ongoing development
- Collaborate with coaches to design structured seasonal plans and practice models
- Promote a consistent, positive and accountable coaching culture

Player & Program Development

- Coordinate specialized development sessions (eg: Power Skating, P.E.P., Mental Skills Training)
- Implement and monitor performance analysis tools (eg: InStat, Steva)
- Support and guide athlete advancement to higher levels (eg: AJHL, WHL)
- Build and maintain relationships with elite programs and development partners




- Stay current with emerging best practices in player development

Hockey Operations

- Assist in recruitment, selection and evaluation of coaches (U13 AA – U18 AAA)
- Plan and oversee Spring & Fall Development camps
- Design and manage tryout structure, drills and evaluation processes
- Implement a standardized GPAC playbook with age-appropriate progression
- Coordinate video review processes and statistical tracking across teams
- Attend board meetings and provide regular written reports and recommendations
- Maintain clear and effective communication with players, parents and staff
- Oversee administrative operations including invoicing, affiliations, HCR updates and travel logistics
- Lead team onboarding, including Codes of Conduct and parent orientation sessions
- Support social media presence and community engagement initiatives

Recruitment & Community Engagement

- Actively promote GPAC across Alberta and Canada to attract top talent
- Encourage participation from players within the draw zone
- Foster community involvement through mentorship and grassroots initiatives (eg: U9 engagement)

Qualifications

- High Performance 1 (HP1) certification preferred (or willingness to complete)
- Extensive coaching experience at the Elite level (minimum U15 AAA or equivalent)
- Proven success in coach mentorship and program development
- Strong understanding of Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta frameworks
- Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Experience with video and performance analysis tools is considered an asset
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Strategic planning & execution
- Relationship building & community engagement

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation package based on experience
- Comprehensive health and benefits plan
- Chance to lead and shape a premier elite hockey program
- A collaborative, development-focused environment

📌 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Grande Peace Athletic Club (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Grande Peace Athletic Club
📍 Grande Prairie