Assistant Hockey Coach

Ellington Board of Education; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellington Public Schools Ellington Board of Education in Ellington, CT seeks an Assistant Hockey Coach for the Tri-Town cooperative program. The role involves leading practices, managing games, and promoting student-athlete development in a positive, educational environment.

The ideal candidate has hockey coaching experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to sportsmanship, with required CPR/First Aid and concussion training to meet district certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching hockey at preferably head coach level.
• Knowledge of hockey fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Ability to build relationships with student-athletes and lead a multi-school cooperative program.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Meets district, CIAC, and state coaching certification requirements (CPR/First Aid, concussion).

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise all practices, games, and team activities.
• Develop a program philosophy emphasizing skill development, teamwork, accountability, and sportsmanship.
• Foster an inclusive team culture for all student-athletes.
• Monitor and support academic, behavioral, and athletic progress of players.
• Communicate with players, families, athletic directors, school administration, and opponents.
• Supervise and collaborate with assistant coaches and other staff.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and transportation with athletic departments.
• Ensure compliance with CIAC, conference, and district policies; safety first.
• Attend meetings, clinics, and professional development opportunities.
• Assist in long-term development of the hockey program.

Skills

Hockey coaching

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Job description

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Assistant Hockey Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914320
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Coach, Tri-Town Hockey
Location: Tri-Town Hockey Cooperative Program
Reports To: Athletic Directors/School Administration

Position Summary:
The Tri-Town Hockey Assistant Coach is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the cooperative high school hockey program. The assistant coach will promote a positive, competitive, and educational environment that supports student-athletes both on and off the ice. This individual must demonstrate strong leadership, knowledge of the sport, and a commitment to sportsmanship, player development, and program culture.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise all team practices, games, and team activities
• Develop and implement a program philosophy that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, accountability, and sportsmanship
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture for all student-athletes
• Monitor and support the academic, behavioral, and athletic progress of team members
• Communicate effectively with players, families, athletic directors, school administration, and opposing programs
• Supervise and collaborate with assistant coaches and other program staff
• Manage team equipment, uniforms, and program inventory
• Coordinate scheduling needs, team logistics, and transportation in collaboration with athletic departments
• Ensure compliance with CIAC, conference, school district, and cooperative team policies and regulations
• Promote the safety and well-being of all student-athletes at all times
• Attend required meetings, rules clinics, and professional development opportunities
• Assist in program planning, offseason communication, and long-term development of the hockey program

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience in hockey is preferred, with head coaching experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of ice hockey fundamentals, strategy, and player development
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with student-athletes and lead a multi-school cooperative program
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Commitment to educational athletics and the values of interscholastic sports
• Must meet all district, CIAC, and state coaching certification requirements, including CPR/First Aid and concussion training

Preferred Characteristics:

• Ability to create a disciplined, supportive, and competitive program culture
• Strong communication skills with families and school communities

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Julie Warren
• 47 Main St
• Ellington, Connecticut 06029-3341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]