2026/2027 Assistant Ice Hockey Coach, Durango High School

Durango School District 9-R; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Durango School District 9-R is seeking an Assistant Ice Hockey Coach to assist the head coach with all duties of the program and advocate for student athletes. You will coach proactively during games and practices and may take on additional duties outside the season to prepare for the upcoming year.

The season begins in October 2026. Qualified candidates will hold CHSAA Certification or Colorado teaching credentials, possess fundamental hockey knowledge, and have experience with school-aged

Qualifications

• Valid CHSAA Certification, or Colorado Teaching Certificate/License.
• Fundamental knowledge of Hockey.
• Experience working with related school aged athletes/students.
• Ability to work as an integral part of the coaching staff.
• Current medical injury treatment course work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with all duties of the program.
• Proactive, responsible coaching during games and practices.
• Additional responsibilities outside the season to prepare may be necessary as well.

Skills

Fundamental hockey knowledge

Experience with student-athletes

Team coaching collaboration

Injury treatment coursework

Education

CHSAA Certification

Colorado Teaching Certificate/License

Medical injury treatment course work

Job description

Durango School District is accepting applications for Assistant Ice Hockey Coach to assist the head coach with all duties of the program and be an advocate for the student athletes. Proactive, responsible coaching during games and practices and throughout the season. Additional responsibilities outside of the season to prepare may be necessary as well. The season begins in October 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CHSAA Certification, or Colorado Teaching Certificate/License
• Fundamental knowledge of Hockey
• Experience working with related school aged athletes/students
• Ability to work as an integral part of the coaching staff
• Current medical injury treatment course work

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, [phone], [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, [phone].