Club Sports Ice Hockey Assistant Coach

Sacred Heart; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sacred Heart University Department of Club Sports and Recreation seeks an Assistant Coach for the Men’s Ice Hockey team. This part-time role runs from September 1 to May 15 each academic year, with most games on nights and weekends.

You will assist in practice planning, skill development, recruiting, game-day management, and ensuring safety and compliance while fostering a positive team environment. The position requires dedication, reliability, and the ability to work with a diverse

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior or collegiate level.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willing to work nights and weekends due to game schedule.
• Experience with diverse staff, including college-age students.
• Must maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing practice plans and game strategies.
• Focus on skill development of athletes with individual and group instruction.
• Aid in recruiting talented players, attending games, and evaluating recruits.
• Help manage games and ensure clear communication among players and coaches.
• Handle logistics such as scheduling, travel, equipment, and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to athletes on and off the field.
• Ensure safety protocols and injury prevention.
• Represent the team at community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR/First Aid

Coaching certification

Availability for nights/weekends

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Sacred Heart University Department of Club Sports and Recreation is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Men’s Ice Hockey team. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for supporting the head coach with duties related to the team. This is a part-time position that will run from September 1stto May 15th ofeach academic year

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of practice plans, game strategies, and overall team management.
• Focus on the skill development of athletes, offering individual and group instruction tailored to improve performance.
• Aid in identifying and recruiting talented players, attending games, and evaluating potential recruits.
• Help manage the team during games, contribute to strategic decisions, and ensure effective communication among players and coaches.
• Assist with logistical aspects such as scheduling, travel arrangements, equipment management, and compliance with league and school regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to athletes on and off the field, fostering a positive and motivating environment.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, support injury prevention and management efforts, and promote overall athlete well-being.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication between players, coaches, and support staff.
• Represent the team in community events, fostering good public relations and building support of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior or collegiate level
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, as the vast majority of games are Friday-Sunday
• Possess experience working with diverse staff, including college-age students
• Must maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Unusual Working Conditions

Nights and weekends will be required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.