Coaching Boys Varsity Assistant Coach

Berwick Academy; South Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 13,392 - 26,784; Part time

Job summary

Berwick Academy in southern Maine seeks an Assistant Coach for Boys Varsity Ice Hockey. Seasonal position reporting to the Athletic Director and Head Varsity Coach. The role focuses on conditioning, training, and performance of student athletes within NEPSAC and Holt League guidelines.

The coach will plan practices, mentor players, implement game strategy, and oversee strength/conditioning programs while fostering positive relationships across the school community.

Qualifications

• Experienced Club and High School ice hockey coach preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall planning and execution of the varsity boys ice hockey program.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions.
• Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques.
• Develop and implement game strategy and position assignments.
• Oversee the strength and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Ensure adherence to all NEPSAC & Holt rules and regulations/policies.
• Be a mentor, both in ice hockey and life.
• Build positive relationships with all members of the Berwick Academy community, including students, faculty, administration, parents and alumni.
• Build a program that's goal is to give our students an experience that they will take with them for the rest of their lives.

Job description

Berwick Academy, a PK-12 co-educational independent day school located in southern Maine seeks an Assistant Coach for Boys Varsity Ice Hockey

Reports to: Athletic Director

Seasonal | Exempt

Job Description:

The Varsity Boys Ice Hockey Assistant Coach at Berwick Academy is responsible for assisting the planning and directing the conditioning, training, and performance of our student athletes, for our Varsity Boys Ice Hockey program.This position reports to the Head Varsity Boys Ice Hockey Coach and the Director of Athletics. This assistant coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the New England Preparatory Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and Holt League. The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for our Assistant Coach of the Boys Varsity Ice Hockey program at Berwick Academy.

• Assist in the overall planning and execution of the varsity boys ice hockey program.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions.
• Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques.
• Develop and implement game strategy and position assignments.
• Oversee the strength and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Ensure adherence to all NEPSAC & Holt rules and regulations/policies.
• Be a mentor, both in ice hockey and life.
• Build positive relationships with all members of the Berwick Academy community, including students, faculty, administration, parents and alumni.
• Build a program that's goal is to give our students an experience that they will take with them for the rest of their lives.

Requirements:

Experienced Club and High School ice hockey coach preferred, but not required.

Additional Information:

Resume must be accompanied by a cover letter to be considered for this position.

Berwick Academy is located approximately one hour north of Boston in the beautiful Seacoast area of Southern Maine and Southern New Hampshire. The Berwick campus spans roughly 80 acres and includes 15 buildings, with students commuting from 68 communities from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

Berwick Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who will add to the diversity of the school community.

No phone calls please.