Assistant Hockey Coach | Full-Time | Santander Arena

Oak View Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Reading Royals. This role supports the Head Coach in team preparation, player development, and game strategy, contributing to a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have coaching experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for hockey.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the professional, collegiate, or junior hockey level preferred.
• Strong understanding of hockey tactics and player development principles.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting team practices.
• Support individual player development through one-on-one instruction.
• Conduct opponent scouting and video analysis.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

USA Hockey or equivalent coaching certification

Tools

Video analysis tools

Performance tracking software

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of team preparation, player development, and game strategy for the Reading Royals. This position plays a critical role in helping maintain a high-performance culture on and off the ice. The Assistant Coach contributes to practice planning, video analysis, individual skill development, and bench management, while serving as a positive leader and mentor to players.

This role pays an annual salary of $44,000-$52,000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 22, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting team practices and game preparation.
• Support individual player development through one-on-one instruction and feedback.
• Conduct opponent scouting and video analysis; help develop game plans and in-game adjustments.
• Assist with bench management during games, including special teams and line changes.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to players in a professional, constructive manner.
• Collaborate with the training and medical staff to support player health, fitness, and recovery.
• Maintain open communication with the Head Coach, Hockey Operations staff, and affiliate organizations.
• Participate in team meetings, video sessions, and performance evaluations.
• Represent the Reading Royals at community events, clinics, and team appearances as needed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and team-first mentality.
• Stay current on coaching strategies, player development trends, and league regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or General Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the professional, collegiate, or junior hockey level preferred.

• Strong understanding of hockey tactics, systems, and player development principles.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a coaching staff and in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with video analysis tools and performance tracking software.

• USA Hockey or equivalent coaching certification preferred.

• Must pass a background check and uphold league and organizational conduct standards.

Vaccination Statement

We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.