Boys Hockey Assistant Coach - CRUSH

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking an assistant coach to support extracurricular athletics after school hours. The role provides leadership, guidance, and instruction to student athletes, working under the head coach to set goals and ensure wellbeing.

We value educators who model character and teamwork, recruit at middle and high school levels, and uphold ethical standards. The stipend ranges from $4,545 to $5,725, depending on qualifications and experience; hours may vary with program

Qualifications

• Prior playing and coaching experience at collegiate/high school level.
• Proven ability to model character and responsible behavior.
• Positive, high-energy, and committed.
• Strong understanding of education-based interscholastic athletics.
• Ability to partner with parents, staff, community leaders, etc.
• Sees success as helping teams and players reach defined goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and conditioning with head and assistant coaches.
• Communicate team questions with head coach.
• Member of the MSHCA.
• Develop effective practices teaching required skills.
• Promote sportsmanship and ethics.
• Follow MSHSL and NFHS rules.
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of athletes.
• Assist in equipment distribution and returns.
• Assist with post-season reporting, awards, and banquet planning.
• Actively recruit at middle school and high school levels.
• Participate in district and MSHSL trainings.
• Participate in off-season clinics and program activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

Character education

Positive energy

Athletics leadership

Community collaboration

Student-athlete development

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION

• Extracurricular
• After school hours; specific hrs/days to be determined
• Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO

Activities Director, Head Coach

SUPERVISION

None

STIPEND

$4,545 - $5,725 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior playing and coaching experience at the collegiate and/or high school level
• Proven experience in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior
• Positive, high energy, and committed
• Firm understanding of, and proven support for, education-based interscholastic athletics
• Partners well with parents, staff, community leaders, etc.
• View success not just as winning, but as helping teams and its members reach defined goals

POSITION SUMMARY

The assistant coach position is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and instruction to student athletes within the program. The assistant coach reports to, and works closely with, the head coach along with other assistant coaches to determine goals and direction of the program. The assistant coach is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every student athlete participating on their team.

St. Cloud Public Schools has a tradition of excellence and a history of accomplishment. We are seeking committed and accomplished educational professionals who are looking to coach in lead or support roles in our extra-curricular programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate the training, instruction, and conditioning of athletes with head and assistant coaches
• Communicates with head coach regarding team questions and concerns
• Member of the MSHCA
• Develops and organizes effective practices for athletes that teach skills needed to compete in our conference
• Demonstrates and generates, among your staff and players, an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the "Coach's Code of Ethics" and our sportsmanship guidelines
• Adheres to the rules set forth by the MSHSL and the NFHS
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and transportation to and from games
• Affects a proper relationship with athletes and parents
• Assists head coach and equipment manager with the distribution and collection of equipment on a timely basis, informing athletes of their responsibility for the use and return of athletic equipment/uniforms
• Assists the head coach and athletic administrative assistant in post-season reporting, awards/recognition protocols, and banquet planning as needed
• Actively recruits at the middle school and high school levels
• Participates in required district and MSHSL training and education
• Participates in off-season clinics, camps and program activities as directed by the head coach
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Frequent: walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

For inquiries, please contact [e-mail].