Goaltending Coach - WBS Penguins

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute elite individualized development plans for each goaltender.
• Conduct daily technical and tactical coaching.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, and development priorities.
• Track progress and provide measurable feedback.
• Deliver high-quality game reviews.
• Identify performance trends and actionable teaching points.
• Utilize video to accelerate learning and improve performance.
• Produce detailed pre-scout reports on opposing teams and shooters.
• Prepare goaltenders for expected game situations and offensive tendencies.
• Support the coaching staff with information that contributes to game planning.
• Provide actionable feedback regarding opposing goaltenders and scoring opportunities.
• Design and execute purposeful goaltending drills.
• Support team practice planning and implementation.
• Align goaltender training with team systems and game demands.
• Assist with development camps and prospect development initiatives.
• Lead goaltending portions of development camp when required.
• Complete special projects and scouting assignments.
• Contribute to organizational evaluations and reporting.

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise
• Strong understanding of modern goaltending concepts.
• Strong analytical skills and video-review capabilities.
• Ability to teach and communicate complex concepts simply and effectively.
• Communication
• Communicates effectively with players, coaches, management, and support staff.
• Creates clarity, delivers honest feedback, and handles difficult conversations professionally.
• Team Integration
• Fits seamlessly within a coaching staff environment.
• Contributes positively to staff discussions.
• Integrates goaltending instruction into the team’s overall identity.
• Relationship Building
• Buils trust with players and staff.
• Maintains accountability while preserving strong working relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Experience coaching and developing goaltenders.
• Experience conducting video review and pre-scout preparation.
• Experience working within a team environment.
• Demonstrated track record of goaltender development and player improvement.
• Evidence of contributing to successful teams and winning environments.
• Strong professional references from players and staff.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to travel with the team, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to support development camps, prospect initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
• Strong professional references from players and staff.