Head Jv Boys Hockey Coach

This seasonal, part-time position is responsible for working with David Hymovitz ‘92 the Van Whisnand ’62 Head Coach for Boys Varsity Hockey, by leading the JV Boys Hockey program. This includes promoting a culture and practice of excellence and sportsmanship consistent with the philosophy and policies of Thayer Academy and the program’s long history of achievement. The JV boys head Hockey Coach is responsible for all aspects of the junior varsity program including managing practices and games, supervising assistant coaches, communicating with families and the Thayer Athletic Department, and supporting student-athletes in the college recruitment process.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with David Hymovitz ‘92 the Van Whisnand ’62 Head Coach for Boys Varsity Hockey in support of student-athlete recruitment and retention

• Supervise, develop, and execute effective practices, prepare athletes for competition, and support meaningful skills building and growth among all players

• Instruct players on the rules and fundamentals of high school ice hockey

• Maintain athletic rosters and manage attendance

• Attend all Thayer Academy Seasonal Coaches’ Meetings

• Provide timely game reports immediately following a contest

• Travel with the team on school-provided transportation

• Follow all safety practices and Thayer Academy policies as outlined in the Student Handbook and Coaches’ Handbook, including the policies against hazing and bullying

• Support a program culture of respect, inclusion, belonging, and exceptional sportsmanship

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Substantial coaching and/or competitive experience

• Detailed understanding of the rules of high school Boys Hockey 

• History and practice of exemplary sportsmanship and role modeling appropriate behavior with student-athletes

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills including a cooperative, professional, and collaborative work ethic

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

• Occasional lifting and moving equipment, bending, and moving on ice

• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, standing, and skating

• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and function in a fast-paced working environment

• The Athletics department is a busy work environment in which there is a significant amount of personal interaction

• The Coach must be flexible, enthusiastic, hard-working, and responsible

• The Thayer Sports Center and ISL hockey rinks are cold environments. Must be able to work in a cold environment and be able to skate

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Thayer Academy is a non-smoking campus

Application Information

• Please click hereto complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references including two present or past supervisors.

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• Americans with Disabilities Act: Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.