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Open Positions

Open Positions

We have many opportunities for families to be involved with the Buffalo Youth Hockey Association.  Please see below for open positions that we are looking to fill in the BYHA.

If you are interested in any of the positions or if you have any questions, please reach out to Lena Gawtry (BYHA President) or Yuri Preugschas (HOC Vice President).

Lena Gawtry

BYHA President

Phone: #612-816-3967

Yuri Preugschas

HOC Vice-President


Home Tournament Coordinator

The Home Tournament Coordinator will be responsible for arranging the details for the BYHA hosted tournaments. 

  • Jr. Gold
  • Peewee C
  • Districts
  • Regionals

HOC VP

Reports to the Board of Directors on all aspects of player Development and activities of the HOC.


Girls Co-Coordinator

Works in conjunction with the district girls coordinator. Develops a competitive schedule for the BYHA girl's teams.


Player Development Co-Coordinator

Responsible for planning skill clinics for skaters and goalies that will ensure BYHA players receive age appropriate skill development both on and off the ice. 


Squirt Co-Coordinator

Organizes squirt program, works with the try-out director to manage squirt evaluations, acts as a contact person for parents who have questions about the squirt program. 


Registration Co-Coordinator (Looking for 2 people)


Recruitment / Retention Coordinator

This position will help promote the BYHA and will be responsible for finding new players and the retention of the current Mite/Mini players.


"Fun"draiser Coordinator

This position would source and organize fundraisers for the hockey association. They would work with other departments within the hockey association. 


Try-Out Co-Coordinator

Responsible for establishing and maintaining the try-out criteria, ensuring the integrity of the try-out process, scheduling try-outs, securing evaluators and on-ice instructors.


Coaching Co-Coordinator

Responsible for finding youth coaches at Squirt/10U, Peewee/12U, and Bantam/15U, and Jr. Gold levels. Will be responsible for the district rules implementations.


Concessions Stand Workers

The BYHA Association is looking for energetic, self-motivated individuals with an outgoing personality, hard work ethic, a clean/neat and professional appearance, and can provide excellent customer service in our Concessions  Stand.

Compensation: $12/hour


Goalie Co-Coordinator

Responsible for development of the BYHA Goalies.


Mite/8U Co-Coordinator

Organizes all Mite/Mini-Mite functions and works with the coaching director while maintaining the curriculum set by the BYHA.


10,000 Puck Club/Dryland Coordinator

Responsible for the organization and execution of the 10,000 Puck Club. Also, will work under the Player Development Co-Coordinators to execute their off-ice training plan.