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Sep. 07, 2026

Technical Director - Field Hockey Alberta

Location: Alberta - regular travel across Alberta required
Position Type: Part-Time, Two-Year Term
Hours: Approximately 10-20 hours per week
Compensation: Up to $40/hour, depending on skills and experience

Application Deadline: September 20, 2026

About Field Hockey Alberta

Field Hockey Alberta (FHA) is the Provincial Sport Organization responsible for the development and delivery of field hockey throughout Alberta. Working alongside Field Hockey Canada, clubs, coaches, officials, athletes, and communities, FHA supports the growth and development of the sport across the province.

The Opportunity

Field Hockey Alberta is seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable, and experienced Technical Director to provide leadership and direction for our provincial sport development system.

This is a hands-on and strategic role focused on athlete and coach development, technical programming, and creating strong development pathways that align with Field Hockey Canada frameworks and FHA's strategic priorities.

The Technical Director reports to the President and Development Committee under the authority of the Board of Directors and works closely with the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

The Technical Director will:

Lead the development and implementation of Alberta's athlete development pathway in alignment with Long-Term Development principles and Field Hockey Canada standards.
Provide technical leadership for athlete, coach, and official development across the province.
Support the delivery of NCCP courses, workshops, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for coaches.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate technical programs including camps, clinics, development initiatives, and competitions.
Support provincial team programming, including talent identification, coach and athlete selection processes, Yearly Training Plans, and competition preparation.
Work with clubs and regional organizations to strengthen programming, participation, athlete retention, and coach development.
Serve as a technical liaison between Field Hockey Alberta, Field Hockey Canada, coaches, clubs, and other stakeholders.
Develop annual technical plans, calendars, and program budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director.
Ensure FHA programming follows Safe Sport principles, the Rule of Two, and Field Hockey Alberta policies.
Provide technical recommendations and regular updates to FHA leadership and the Board of Directors.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for someone with:

A strong background in field hockey as a coach, athlete, official, technical leader, or a combination of these areas.
Experience in sport development, technical program leadership, or high-performance environments.
Knowledge of Long-Term Development and athlete-centred coaching principles.
Strong technical knowledge combined with a practical, hands-on leadership style.
NCCP certification or willingness to obtain appropriate certification.
Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience working collaboratively with coaches, athletes, parents, clubs, volunteers, and sport organizations.
A commitment to inclusion, Safe Sport, and positive participant experiences.
A valid drivers license
Ability to travel across Alberta - Focus on Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer as well as regional programs

Working Conditions & Compensation

Two-year term, dependent on organizational funding.
Approximately 10-20 hours per week with flexible working hours.
Compensation of up to $40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Evening and weekend work will occasionally be required.
Travel within Alberta and occasional national travel may be required.
Approved work-related expenses will be reimbursed.
The position may be eligible for an annual incentive program based on youth membership growth.
The successful candidate will be required to disclose potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from selection or decision-making processes where a personal, business, or financial relationship exists.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to:

executivedirector@fieldhockey.ab.ca

Application Deadline: September 20, 2026

Your cover letter should briefly outline your interest in the position and your relevant field hockey, coaching, technical leadership, or sport development experience.

Subject: Technical Director Application - [Your Name]

Field Hockey Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.