Assistant Boys Hockey

Elk River Area School District; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Area School District seeks an Assistant Boys Hockey coach for the Winter 2026-27 season at Elk River High School. The role provides leadership, plans practices and games, and ensures safe, equitable participation while modeling sportsmanship and district values.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating equipment, maintaining facilities, and adhering to MSHSL rules, policies, and district regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching high school athletics preferred.
• Knowledge of MSHSL rules and safety guidelines.
• Ability to plan and run practices and games.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practice and game plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Encourage student participation and rapport.
• Motivate participants to reach potential.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Supervise facilities and participation areas.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community resources.
• Ensure compliance with MSHSL rules and district policies.
• Develop a program handbook.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team motivation

Job description

Assistant Boys Hockey - .75 FTE (Winter 2026-27) JobID: 19456

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Elk River High School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/16/2026

Description

The Coach provides leadership and expertise regarding the rules, strategies, and techniques for the assigned activity, utilizing knowledge of the specific equipment, physical fitness and safety to prepare participants mentally and physically to compete at the highest level.

Job Summary (tasks include, but not limited to the following)

• Prepare successful practice/rehearsals and game/performance plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Encourage student participation and establish rapport.
• Motivate participants/athletes to achieve maximum potential.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Supervise all areas of participation including but not limited to: gyms, fields, arenas, theater, locker or dressing rooms, buses, etc.
• Work collaboratively with staff, Activities Director, families and community resources.
• Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations of the MSHSL.
• Complies with and supports all school district regulations and policies.
• Develops a program specific handbook.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.