2027 Canada Winter Games- Assistant Coach Call Out
Canada Winter Games- Assistant Coach Application
Ringette NB is seeking enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated candidates with high personal and professional standards to act as Assistant Coach for Team NB at the 2027 Canada Winter Games
The Assistant Coach will be responsible for working with the Head coach and Ringette New Brunswick in the planning, organizing and preparation of the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec. The Assistant Coach will provide support and act as a delegate for the Head Coach for certain assigned training and tasks.
To be an Assistant Coach at the Canada Winter Games the individual must be CI certified and an individual must be CI trained. In addition to achieving Competition Development Certified or Trained status, the Assistant Coach must also have all additional Ringette NB required certifications.
The ideal candidates will have a proven track record, a strong work ethic and relevant experience with Ringette at major regional and/or national competitions.
Applicants must also be a member in good standing with Ringette NB. The selected Assistant Coaches will work closely with the Head Coach, athletes, and other team staff members. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This volunteer position requires evening and weekend work, and travel will be required. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will prioritize their CWG team role to other coaching or assistance coach roles they may have.
Ringette NB would like to thank all candidates for their interest. We will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
2027 CWG ASSISTANT COACH SELECTION: ASSISTANT COACH
Ringette NB is currently seeking applicants interested in the position of Assistant Coach for the 2027 Canada Winter Games
Status: Accepting Applications
Application Period: June 9,2025 to June 16,2025
Position Term: September 2025 - February 2027
Please note: Applications received after June 16 at 11:59pm will not be accepted - no exceptions. Ringette NB would like to thank all candidates for their interest. We will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Canada Winter Games
All coaches must be fully registered with their provincial association and Ringette
Canada by December 31, 2026.
All coaches registered in the Canada Games electronic registration system must
be certified under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
Competition Stream, Development Context (certified status) in Ringette.
If a Provincial/Territorial team registers 4 coaches, all must meet the outlined
coach certification requirements above. If a team registers 4 staff and one does
not meet the coach certification requirements, they will be registered as a
manager.
Coaches must be certified no later than 180 days prior to the opening ceremony
(August 31, 2026).
Please note that “NCCP Competition-Development Certified, Not Renewed” does
not qualify under the coaching standards for the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
Please refer to the CGC’s Coach Certification Policy for additional information:
For more information on the coach certification pathway for Ringette, please see
Appendix 1. /cloud/ringette-nb/files/36%202027%20Technical%20Package%20-%20Ringette%20-%20PUBLISHED%20%281%29.pdf
All Team Staff are encouraged to complete the Canada Games Coaching
eLearning module available in The Locker (under Multi-sport).
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
? Experience in an Assistant Coaching role;
? Experience in leading a sport program; and
? Competition Development Trained or Certified in Ringette, registered to take the Competition Development
ASSISTANT COACH RESPONSIBILITIES
? Complete all relevant assistant coach certification requirements;
? Follow and adhere to the CWG Guidelines;
? Plan and attend all selection and training camps, pre-tournaments and other team related events and activities;
- Serve as a positive role model, maintain the highest standards both on and of the bench
APPLICATION PACKAGE
All interested applicants should submit the following items to Ringette NB by June 16th, 11:59. Please include your NCCP number on all documents. If RNB has an application on file for 2025 season no need to submit again, only need to send an email of interest to rnb.executivedirector@gmail.com
- Resume
- Including all sport, assistant coaching and leadership experiences. You are responsible for collecting and submitting this information; any previous applications submitted to RNB will not be used.
- Cover letter
- Should be no longer than one page and include why you feel you are a good fit as an Assistants Coach for CWG team, what attributes you bring and how you plan to support a successful program. If you do not currently meet assistant coach certification requirements, mention of your plan for certification should be included.
- All interested parties to submit the names of two references to the Ringette New Brunswick Executive Director at:
📧 rnb.executivedirector@gmail.com
The application package should be submitted to rnb.executivedirector@gmail.com with the subject “2027 CWG Assistant Coach Application: Your Name, NCCP Number”
INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS
Shortlisted candidates will be offered an interview.
The interview will consist of the following members
? Director of Coaching
? Executive Director
? CWG Coordinator
? RNB selection of choice
The interview will consist of a standard set of questions, as well as questions regarding the Assistant Coach’s application package and any follow up questions from the Interview Committee. Prior to completing an interview, candidates will be asked to sign an Information Release Request, providing Ringette NB permission to contact their references and relevant members of the Ringette and sport community. Candidates may be asked to provide additional references at the request of the Interview Panel.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the following before their appointment will be finalized and announced:
Sign a volunteer agreement; Complete a Criminal Record Check; Show a valid Driver’s License.
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