Player Development Intern (Hockey)

Overview:

EAST Hockey is seeking a Player Development Intern to assist with the 2025 summer training sessions for professional and youth athletes (NHL to 2012 birth year). This position provides a comprehensive experience in hockey development, combining on-ice involvement with operational and administrative responsibilities to support player growth. The role offers hands-on exposure to designing and delivering development programs while working closely with coaching staff and players to enhance their skills and performance. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in hockey development and be prepared to take on meaningful responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-paced training environment.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Communicate clearly with players and staff to ensure smooth preparation and readiness.
• Support coaches in executing on-ice training sessions.
• Lead assigned projects, including supporting data collection and analysis related to athlete development and performance.
• Observe and assess player performance both on-ice and through video analysis, identifying strengths, areas for improvement and developing coaching strategies.
• Assist with scheduling and logistics for training sessions and meetings.
• Provide support with equipment management and gear needs.

Qualifications:

• Experience playing or coaching hockey at a competitive level.
• Passion for hockey and a strong understanding of the game.
• Strong understanding of offensive and defensive individual positional skills and tactics.
• Experience using analytics and video analysis tools.

Candidate Characteristics:

Communicative – clearly articulates instructions and feedback to players and staff, ensuring understanding.

Detail-Oriented – identifies subtle nuances in performance and operations, ensuring precision.

Reliable – consistently meets expectations and follows through on commitments, establishing trust within the team.

Collaborative – thrives in a team setting, working effectively with players, coaches, and staff to achieve shared goals.

Proactive – anticipates needs and takes initiative to address challenges or opportunities without hesitation.

Resourceful – demonstrates creativity and problem-solving skills to navigate unexpected challenges efficiently.

Professional – maintains composure and a positive attitude in high-pressure environments, setting a strong example for players.

Hours: Part-time/Casual, 10-20hrs/week

Opportunities for full-time positions may be made available to qualified candidates.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience working with elite athletes and coaches in a high-performance training environment.
• Mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities to further your career development.
• Exposure to and knowledge of cutting-edge training techniques and technologies.
• This internship may be used to earn undergraduate credit if desired.

Application Process: 

Complete Application via LinkedIn, or email resume & cover letter to macie@easthockeygroup.com

About EAST Hockey:

EAST is a Performance company aimed at Evolving Athletes with Specific Training. We believe in a relationship-based model. We go on a collaborative journey with our clients and are there to support them every step of the way in whatever context is required from EVOLVE Camp at 12 years old to when they achieve their dreams of playing at the highest levels of the game and everything in between. EAST was founded on quality, fundamentals, and training for adaptations that matter - that is the standard we protect relentlessly. Most importantly, we believe in exploration and constantly experiment with new ideas and philosophies to discover ways to give our clients an edge.