5-8 Co-Ed Ice Hockey Coach

About Portledge School:

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes from NYC by train Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring. Enrolling approximately 515 students in grades PN-12 Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing the critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Portledge School seeks an enthusiastic student-centered Hockey Coach to lead our Grades 58 coeducational hockey program. The successful candidate will create a positive inclusive and developmentally appropriate environment that supports student-athletes with a wide range of skating and hockey abilities. This role is part time temporary seasonal and reports to the Director of Athletics.

This position is ideal for a coach who is passionate about skill development fostering a love of the game and helping young athletes build confidence sportsmanship and teamwork.

• Plan and lead engaging practices that accommodate varying levels of skating and hockey experience.

• Create a safe supportive and inclusive environment for all student-athletes.

• Teach and reinforce fundamental hockey skills including skating puck handling passing shooting positioning and game awareness.

• Develop practice plans that challenge experienced players while supporting beginners.

• Promote sportsmanship teamwork respect and positive character development.

• Supervise student-athletes during practices games travel and team activities.

• Communicate effectively with students parents and the Athletic Department.

• Support the overall mission and philosophy of Portledge Athletics.

• Ensure compliance with all school and safety regulations.

• Collaborate with other coaches and athletic staff to support athlete development across all levels of the program.

• Provide meaningful mentorship to student-athletes fostering growth both on and off the court.

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in hockey.

• Ability to teach and develop athletes with diverse skill levels.

• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills.

• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

• Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred.

• Current First Aid CPR and AED certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes.

Season:

Season will start approximately around November 1 2026 and end approximately around March 15 2027.

Application Notes:

Please apply through the link provided on ourCareers Pagewith your resume and cover letter

Deadline:

Position open until filled

Start Date:

On or around November 1 2026

Compensation

$6250 stipend to be paid throughout the coaching season

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