APPENDIX 3.06A - Table of Responsibilities for Team Officials
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Role
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Key Responsibilities
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Additional Notes
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Head Coach
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- Lead and manage the team’s development and game strategies.
- Ensure all coaching staff adhere to policies and regulations.
- Oversee player development and maintain a safe team environment.
- Supervise team staff and ensure compliance with OHF and SHA regulations.
- Maintain the Rule of Two in dressing rooms.
- Manage affiliate player process and ensure proper eligibility.
- Address and resolve team conflicts following SHA Policy 1.05.
- Ensure injury reporting and medical clearances before player return.
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- Reports directly to SHA on team-related issues.
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Assistant Coach
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- Support the Head Coach in team management and game strategies.
- Assist with player development and skill enhancement.
- Provide supervision during team activities and ensure adherence to SHA safety policies.
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- Works under the guidance of the Head Coach
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Trainer
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- Ensure player health, safety, and injury prevention.
- Manage injury assessments, scene management, and emergency protocols.
- Maintain up-to-date certification in sports first aid and emergency response.
- Report injuries to SHA per Policy 2.05.
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- A mandatory role on all teams.
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Manager
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- Handle administrative and logistical team operations.
- Manage team schedules, equipment, and financial matters.
- Organize and conduct required team meetings.
- Maintain financial transparency and submit reports per SHA Policy 2.00.14.
- Manage team fundraising and sponsorships.
- Coordinate team documentation (rosters, permits, emergency contacts).
- Secure travel permits for exhibitions and tournaments.
- Maintain proper sign-out/in of SHA-issued equipment.
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- Responsible for compliance with SHA financial policies.
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Helper
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- Assist with team activities but is not officially rostered.
- Can help with on-ice training, locker room supervision, or team events
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- Must comply with SHA volunteer requirements.
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All Team Officials
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- Obtain and maintain required qualifications and certifications.
- Submit Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and OHF Screening Declaration Form (SDF).
- Adhere to ALLIANCE Code of Conduct and SHA policies.
- Promote respect, fairness, and ethical behavior.
- Ensure compliance with OHF Minimum Suspension List.
- Encourage positive communication with players, parents, officials, and SHA representatives.
- Follow tampering and recruiting guidelines (OHF Playing Regulation H)
- May be required to sign SHA Team Officials Commitment Form
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- Accountable for behavior, violations may lead to suspension or removal.
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