2017-2018 Minneapolis Hockey Executive Summary: Board Composition and Job Descriptions All board members must participate in all background screening processes that are required by USA Hockey and/or MN Hockey. Candidates must be residents of Minneapolis and "members in good standing" (that is, paid in full with no disciplinary restrictions) in Minneapolis Hockey. All voting members of the board are volunteers and are not compensated. Members of the Board of Directors receive Association Volunteering credit through their board work. Board members are expected to fully participate in Team Volunteering for each of their players' teams throughout the season. Board members may apply to coach or manage teams, if desired. Board members are expected to attend a minimum of 9 monthly board meetings per fiscal year (June 1 through May 31), typically held the third Monday of each month. 1) President: a) Chief Executive Officer of Minneapolis Hockey, Inc. b) Chief Executive Officer of WAHA charitable gambling (DBA Minneapolis Hockey) operation. c) Preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors, when present. d) Preside at all meetings of the Executive Committee, when present e) Preside at all meetings of the Grievance & Disciplinary Committee, when present. f) Participates in all Committees and Sub-committees, when present. g) Acts as Alternative District 3 Representative, when present. h) Presents contracts, policies and agreements for board approval. i) Executes board approved contracts, policies and agreements. j) Oversees association quality control. (1) Executes annual market analysis for board review. (2) Executes annual Parent/Player Survey for board review. 2) Vice President - Hockey: OPEN a) Preside at all meetings of the Hockey Committee, when present. b) Preside at all meetings of the Age-level/Girls Sub-committees, when present. c) Oversee Cooperative and "rainbow" programs with Age-level Coordinators/Directors. d) Oversee Player Evaluation and Team Selection processes. e) Oversee implementation of Player Evaluation processes with each Age-level Coordinator and/or Director. f) Oversee Coach Recruitment and Retention. g) Oversee in-season clinics for Youth teams. h) Oversee Goalie Program. i) Oversees Summer Camp and STP planning. j) Manages "Player Resources" on web site.
3) Vice President - Administration: OPEN a) Preside at all meetings of the Administration Committee, when present. b) Manages overall web site design, authorities and use. c) Oversees Volunteer program. d) Oversees school marketing (flyer) program. e) Oversees spirit wear program. f) Oversees team photo program. g) Acts as alternate District 3 Representative, when present. 4) Vice President Community Relations: OPEN a) Oversees Association Fundraising (Concessions, Advertising, Sponsorships) b) Oversees Association Marketing a) Oversees Association Community Relations Primary Interface with other MPLS Hockey organizations 5) Treasurer: a) Preside at all meetings of the Finance Committee, when present. b) Oversees budget process and financial reporting. c) Oversees banking and team check-book logistics. d) Oversees banking and reporting logistics between Bookkeeper, Gambling Mgr, and Accountant. e) Oversees bookkeeping and cash flow operations. 6) Secretary: a) Record proceeding of all Board meetings and Executive Committee meetings. b) Keep records of Bylaws, Articles, amendments, resolutions and restatements. c) Give proper notice of meetings and reserve meeting site(s). d) Keep records as required by IRS, MN Revenue and gambling operation. e) Manages registration with MN Hockey and USA Hockey. 7) Gambling Director: OPEN a) Manages gambling operation and employees 8) Fundraising Director: a) Director of charitable gambling. b) Oversees concessions operations c) Oversees Player-fee reduction programs d) Oversees USA Hockey and other Grant programs 9) ACE Coordinator (Association Coaching and Education): a) Participate in District 3 ACE Coordinator programs. b) Oversee USA Hockey and NGIN registration for all coaches. c) Coordinate Coach Registration and paperwork with Registrar. d) Communicate Minneapolis Hockey coaching guidelines to all coaches. e) Oversee coaching (ADM) processes at Might-mite, Mite and Squirt levels. f) Oversee coach certification.
g) Manages "Coaches Resources" on web site. 10) Bantam Director: OPEN a) Manage Bantam "Preseason" volunteers. 11) Peewee Director: OPEN a) Manage Peewee "Preseason" volunteers. 12) Squirt Director: OPEN a) Manage all Squirt "Preseason" volunteers. 13) Mite Director: OPEN a) Oversees Mite Program b) Oversee Mite and Mighty-mite coordinators. c) Oversee Mite preseason Clinic and Clinic Instructors. d) Implement practice expectations (ADM, etc) for Mite and Mighty-mite programs. e) Manage distribution of outdoor ice to Mite and Mighty-mite programs. f) Manages "Mite/Mighty-mite Program" page on web site. 14) Mite Coordinator: OPEN a) Coordinate "New to Hockey" introduction programs & information. b) Coordinate logistics of preseason clinics. c) Act as consultant for player placement on teams. d) Coordinate Mite & MM jersey distribution.
e) Escalate Material Grievances to President. f) Escalate Judgment Grievance to proper grievance owner. 15) Girls Director: a) Oversee 4 Girls Coordinators (6U/8U, 10U, 12U, 14U). b) Oversee Recruitment and retention of players at all age levels. c) Oversee Cooperative and "Rainbow" Programs. d) Oversee selection of tournaments for all girls' teams. e) Assist Coordinators plan and execute Preseason Clinics and Clinic instructors. f) Recruit and oversee a minimum of 3 evaluators per evaluation session. g) Coordinate in-season instruction & event programs for girls' teams (Gophers, etc). h) Oversees U8 Jamboree. i) Manages "Girls Program" page on web site. 16) Girls Coordinator: OPEN a) Coordinate 12U Recruitment and Retention of players and coaches. b) Coordinate Preseason Clinics and Clinic instructors of 12U program. c) Assist Girls Director plan and execute Player Evaluations and Team Placement. d) Select and schedule tournaments for all 12U teams. e) Distribute ice allocated from Executive Director for all 12U teams. f) Assist in conflict resolution of 12U participants. 17) District 3 Representative: a) Attend all District 3 meetings and report to the Board on District 3 matters. b) Represent Board and Committee resolutions at District 3 meetings. 18) Volunteer Director: a) Enter volunteering opportunities in DIBS. b) Coordinate and reconcile volunteering obligations for each family. c) Report on the reconciliation of volunteering obligations to the Finance Committee. d) Manages "Volunteer Opps" page on web site. 19) Team Managers Director: a) Oversee NGIN registration of all team managers. b) Oversee Team Manager Handbook and communication of responsibilities to all team managers. c) Oversees Team Manager training. d) Assist in conflict resolution as it pertains to Team Managers e) Assist other board obligations (finance, volunteering, etc) as they pertain to Team Managers. f) Manages "Manager Resources" on web site.
20) Safesport Coordinator: a) For an overview of the Safesport program, please see: http://www.minnesotahockey.org/page/show/713757-overview b) Work closely with Team Managers Director, Team Managers and coaches to ensure compliance with USA Hockey Safesport Program. c) Attend USA Hockey or MN Hockey Safesport compliance and certification program. d) Coordinate MPLS Hockey policy to be consistent with Safesport Program. e) Participate and assist Hockey Director, Team Manager Director and/or Grievance and Disciplinary Committee with intervention and resolution of Safesport noncompliance situations. 21) Tournament Coordinator - MPLS Cup: a) Director of Minneapolis Cup Tournament b) Co-director of District 3 tournaments hosted by Minneapolis Hockey. 22) Tournament Coordinator - Winter Storm: a) Director of Minneapolis Winter Storm Tournament b) Co-director of District 3 tournaments hosted by Minneapolis Hockey. 23) Communications Manager: a) Create a comprehensive communications plan to provide regular updates to the Association. Aspects of the plan may include: (1) Newsletters (Membership and Public) and E-Mail Updates (2) Website updates (3) E-mail updates b) Coordinate all advertising for Fundraising activities in conjunction with the Fundraising Director c) Coordinate all advertising for player registration d) Perform other duties as requested by the MHA President, and the MHA Board of Directors 24) Ice Scheduler: OPEN a) Oversee all ice needs on behalf of MHA (1) Negotiate the purchase of ice at all area hockey arenas within the MHA budget. (2) Distribute ice to MHA levels and teams in a manner consistent with the frequency of play guidelines set forth by MHA (3) Work with arena managers to verify accuracy of ice purchases. (4) Return or resell any unusable ice (5) Reconcile ice usage and invoice payments with each arena manager and the MHA treasurer b) Interface with MN District 3 to create game schedules across all levels. c) Coordinate allotment of ice between cooperative programs.