Boys' Ice Hockey Assistant Coach-(SY26-27)

Scituate High School; Scituate (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Scituate Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Boys' Ice Hockey Assistant Coach at Scituate High School in Scituate, MA. The role involves leading practices, developing players, and coordinating conditioning to maximize team success.

The assistant coach will plan strategies, manage equipment, and provide mentorship while maintaining sportsmanship and adherence to game rules. This is a stipend, full-time posting with a focus on program growth.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required or willingness to obtain before starting.
• Experience coaching at college or high school levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule practices and games for the team.
• Instruct and demonstrate hockey skills and techniques.
• Teach fundamentals and team principles of Ice Hockey.
• Develop training programs and practice schedules.
• Maintain and manage equipment and uniforms.
• Analyze players and opponents to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Plan game strategies and lineups for each contest.
• Provide direction, motivation and support to athletes.
• Make in-game decisions on plays and substitutions.
• Direct conditioning programs for peak performance.
• Coach proper techniques, sportsmanship, and game rules.
• Keep performance records for players and opponents.
• Act as liaison with athletics staff, parents and students.

Skills

CPR certification

Coaching experience

Job description

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Boys' Ice Hockey Assistant Coach-(SY26-27)

Scituate Public School District Scituate High School - Scituate, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944318

Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Scituate Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and skilled Boys' Ice Hockey Assistant Coach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and schedule practices and games
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement
• Teach and improve student athletes the fundamentals and principles of Ice Hockey
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules
• Ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all Ice Hockey/athletic equipment and uniforms
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and opposing teams
• Plan strategies/game plans for each game
• Provides direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for games
• Call plays and make decisions about strategy and player substitutions during games
• Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that enable athletes to achieve maximum performance
• Instruct athletes on proper techniques, game strategies, sportsmanship, and the rules of Ice Hockey
• Keep records of athletes’ and opponents’ performance
• Acts as a liaison in relating the ice hockey program information to the athletics staff, parents and students
• Ensure that medical and safety requirements are adhered to
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches under his/her supervision; including pre-season and practice sessions
• Attends all practices and games and is punctual
• Attends all training and staff meetings, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR certified or willingness to obtain certification prior to starting position
• Previous coaching experience and participation in a college or high school sports program

TERMS: Stipend position

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Scott Paine , Athletic Director
• Scituate High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]