The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced a number of structural changes to their organization today. The changes are being implemented to improve the team?s performance within both hockey operations and business operations.
Effective immediately, the General Manager position has been eliminated from the organization and Paul Esdale will assume the duties of Head Coach and Assistant Director of Hockey Operations.
?This move will allow Paul to focus on the athletes and hockey department completely,? stated Andy Oakes, President.
A Director of Hockey Operations position has been created to oversee the hockey department on a daily basis. This position is yet to be filled by a candidate that has a very strong hockey background, which will lead and grow the hockey department.
A Director of Business Operations position has been created to oversee the day-to-day business operations in the community. The ideal candidate will be a local person who can dedicate their business experience to the growth of the company?s business operations.
The changes have affected the Assistant Coach role, which will become a seasonal position similar to many other teams in the BCHL.
?These changes have been implemented to strengthen the organization on both sides of the business,? stated Oakes. ?This allows two senior people to operate the company at a local level rather than from afar. This will translate into a more stabilized situation for all aspects of the business within the Bulldogs organization.?
Interested candidates for the Director of Hockey Operations, Director of Business Operations and Assistant Coach are encouraged to send their resume to the attention of Andy Oakes at andyoakes@hockeyschools.com or via fax to (250) 492-9222.
For further information please contact:
Paul Esdale
Head Coach
(250) 735-0487
paul@albernivalleybulldogs.ca
Andy Oakes
President and Governor
(250) 809-7191
andyoakes@hockeyschools.com
