Assistant Coach, Boys Hockey-Junior Varsity

Position Title: Junior Varsity (JV) Boys Hockey Coach
Reports To: Director of Athletics / Head Varsity Hockey Coach
Employment Type: Seasonal Part-Time

The Junior Varsity Boys Hockey Coach is responsible for leading developing and managing the JV hockey program in alignment with the schools athletic mission and the vision of the varsity program. This coach will foster a positive competitive and inclusive team environment that emphasizes skill development character teamwork and sportsmanship. The JV coach plays a key role in preparing student-athletes for success at the varsity level.

• Teach and reinforce fundamental hockey skills team systems and game strategies appropriate for JV-level student-athletes.
  
• Create age-appropriate practice plans to maximize individual and team improvement.
  
• Provide constructive feedback and individualized development plans for players.
  
• Promote a positive culture of hard work accountability and respect on and off the ice.
  

• Collaborate closely with the Head Varsity Coach to ensure alignment in philosophy skill progression and team expectations.
  
• Assist in maintaining a structured and competitive JV program that supports the long-term growth of the hockey program.
  
• Implement safety guidelines and uphold all school league and state athletic policies.
  

• Supervise students at all practices games team events and travel.
  
• Manage communication with players families and athletic department staff.
  
• Oversee team equipment uniforms locker room standards and bench organization.
  

• Model exemplary sportsmanship professionalism and leadership.
  
• Build strong relationships with student-athletes grounded in trust encouragement and mentorship.
  
• Support the academic expectations and well-being of all players.
  

• Prior playing or coaching experience in hockey (high school club college or equivalent).
  
• Strong understanding of hockey fundamentals systems and positional play.
  
• Ability to work effectively with adolescent athletes.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to sportsmanship player safety and positive coaching.
  
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
  

• Previous coaching experience at the youth or high school level.
  
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.