DYHA is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a new volunteer position. Details of the position are listed below, and we are looking to fill this position by mid-July to help prepare for the golf tournament on September 13th.

Golf Tournament Committee Chairperson

Dover Youth Hockey Association (DYHA) is looking for a volunteer to lead this year’s Golf Tournament at The Links at Outlook on September 13th.  

Position Summary

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer and make a difference?  The 4th annual Golf Tournament is one of DYHA’s major fundraisers. Proceeds go towards scholarships for kids in need of financial support to play the game of hockey as well as special projects for DYHA. This position lead will build a team of volunteers and lead all organizing functions to create a successful event.

Primary Job Responsibilities 

• Responsible for building a team to support the event

• Responsible for working with operations controller to promote and advertise event to our members

• Responsible for leading hole sponsorship and raffles

• Responsible for leading all day of activities (September 13th), including working with the golf course MC to announce raffle winners and to thank all attendees

Time Commitment

The unique part of this position is it is a time stamped event. All volunteer time will be leading up to and be completed at the end of the tournament. If you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to the community, this is a great experience. Being the 4th annual, a lot of the pre-work is set up, so the biggest part of this position is taking ownership and assem

bling a team that will have fun and raise money for a good cause.

Apply – Please email DYHA Vice President Dan Toland at dtoland15@gmail.com

DYHA is looking for qualified candidates to fill the new position of 2019-2020 OPERATIONS COORDINATOR . Details of the position are listed on the Dover Youth Hockey Association website.  DYHA is looking to fill this position by the end of June to help prepare for the 2019-2020 season.

If you are interested in this position, please apply via  email DYHA President John O’Brien at dyhapresident@doverhockey.org

DYHA is looking for qualified candidates to fill the new position of 2019-2020 COACHING DIRECTOR . Details of the position are listed on the Dover Youth Hockey Association website.  DYHA is looking to fill this position by the end of June to help prepare for the 2019-2020 season.

If you are interested in this position, please apply via email to DYHA VP Dan Toland dtoland15@gmail.com

DYHA is looking for qualified candidates to fill a new position. Details of the position are listed below and we are looking to fill this position by the end of June to help prepare for the 2019-2020 season. If you are interested in this position, please apply below.

Coaching Director

Dover Youth Hockey Association (DYHA) is looking for a Coaching Director to join its team.

Position Summary

The Coaching Director will report directly to the Director of Hockey operations and be tasked with creating a consistency across the organization for all on-ice and off-ice hockey related hockey programs.  This is an important position that requires great attention to detail, flexibility, and thoughtful communication.

Primary Job Responsibilities 

• Responsible for setting a first class experience from start to end of season

• Setting coaching expectations

• Verify all coaches are at proper level via USA Hockey Coaching Education

  • USA Hockey 1-4

  • Safe Sport

• Responsible for setting philosophy for Coaches, Players, Officials & Parents

• Responsible for all practice development (working with Director of Hockey Operations)

  • Liaison between hired skills provider to make sure DYHA is leveraging this relationship

  • Responsible for supporting and helping coaches plan for all non-skills provider practice sessions and any off-ice conditioning sessions

  • Responsible for making sure all coaching staffs for shared ice-time are on same page and have a well-developed practice plan that is age-appropriate

• Responsible for organizing a playbook with age appropriate practice plans, drills and leverage the skills provider additions into the playbook.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong coaching, management and communication skills are a must. This position requires very close relationship with Director of Hockey Operations.

Time Commitment & Compensation

This is not a full time role, although there will be times leading up to the season start that will require more time and planning. DYHA is a non-profit organization and rely on volunteers across the organization. This important position is being put in place to support a transitional year with the new skills provider. The BOARD is looking for a strong candidate with skills and experience that meet the goals of the position. For candidates meeting the required skills and experience, the board will consider volunteer, player tuition credits or stipend as compensation.  

Apply – Please email DYHA VP Dan Toland dtoland15@gmail.com

DYHA is looking for qualified candidates to fill a new position. Details of the position are listed below and we are looking to fill this position by the end of June to help prepare for the 2019-2020 season. If you are interested in this position, please apply below.

Operations Coordinator

Dover Youth Hockey Association (DYHA) is looking for an operations coordinator to join its team.

Position Summary

The Operations Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Hockey Operations and be tasked with leading operations activity in order to provide a first class experience for all DYHA members.

Primary Job Responsibilities 

• Responsible for all website activity

  • Registration and contract form set up

  • All news postings and DYHA update activity (including social media posts)

• Responsible for all reach out to members for any AR related issues. Resolution to matters is expected, but any major issues should be elevated to the Director of Hockey operations who will elevate to the treasurer and Board for final resolution.

• Administrative support for all major events (Start of season, Golf Tournament, Tryouts, Heyliger Tournament).

• Responsible for organizing and distributing all apparel orders

Time Commitment & Compensation

This is not a full time role, as it will fluctuate during the season. There will be a heavier lift at the beginning of season with making sure all player tuitions are paid or set up on auto payment and handling communication with non-payment communication and resolution. For payment, the individual will be working closely with our bookkeeper and Director of Hockey Operations.  

Website, social media and email postings will vary throughout the season. We are looking for this individual take pride and ownership on the look and feel. With that said, there will be a heavier lift on initial cleanup of the site, but then moving into more of a maintenance mode once cleaned up.

DYHA is a non-profit organization and rely on volunteers across the organization. This important position requires a unique skill set. The BOARD is looking for a strong candidate with skills and experience that meet the goals of the position and may consider breaking the position into two depending on the candidate pool. For candidates meeting the required skills and experience, the board will consider volunteer, player tuition credits or stipend as compensation.  

Apply – Please email DYHA President John O’Brien at dyhapresident@doverhockey.org

On May 14 2019,  Dover Youth Hockey Association held its Annual Meeting.  This meeting was an opportunity for the members of DYHA to get a report of the the 2018-2019 hockey season, the current financial status of the organization as well as the new exciting changes that are being formulated for next season. 

Of the twenty two DYHA members who attended the meeting , the 2019-2020 DYHA Board of Directors was elected.  The new Board of Directors has already rolled up their sleeves and started work on the upcoming hockey season .  DYHA is excited to announce the new Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 seasson as;

                President John O’Brien

                Vice President Dan Tolend

                Treasurer Josh Hersey

                Secretary Craig Croteau

                Member at Large Ron Seiring     

                Member at Large John Swartzendruber (House League Director)

                Member at Large Ben Grigus

DYHA would like to express a sincere “THANK YOU” to two DYHA Board Members who after many years of hard work, dedication to DYHA / our young hockey players and thousands of hours volunteering as Board of Directors members have completed their terms.  Jeremy Forest has been the President of DYHA for the past three years.  His unwavering dedication to DYHA, diligent work and forward thinking has ensured that DYHA is in a stable financial state and the organization has progressive path forward.  Marc Behan has completed his second 3-year term.  He has held multiple positions including Vice President, Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee as well as being a member of multiple other DYHA committees. Marc’s knowledge of DYHA operations as well as coaching youth hockey has been a true asset to our organization.  Marc will still be around the rink coaching the Bantam Minor team and continuing to help DYHA.

Enjoy the summer, see you at the rink soon!

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There will be another DYHA apparel pick up on Tuesday, May 28th from 5pm-7pm at the Dover Ice Arena for anyone still needing to pick up their Granite State Wild apparel from the Spring store order. PLAYER JERSEYS WILL NOT be included on this pick up date. Jerseys will not be available until late July. An email will be sent out once the jerseys are ready. Also, if you had a sweatshirt on back order, it will not be shipped to your home address. Pick up for these delayed items will also happen on May 28th. If you can not attend the May 28th pick-up please try to send a family member or friend in your place. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thank You