JV Hockey Coach

Fessenden-School; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fessenden School in West Newton, MA seeks a dedicated Hockey Coach for Grades 7–9. This seasonal role runs December 1, 2026, through March 5, 2027, with practices 4:30–5:40 pm at the Fessenden Ice Rink.

You will guide players in hockey fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while reinforcing honesty, compassion, and respect. Responsibilities include planning practices, mentoring student‑athletes, collaborating with the assistant coach, and promoting safety and accountability on and off

Qualifications

• Prior coaching hockey or equivalent experience as a competitive player.
• Strong understanding of hockey technique and game preparation.
• Enthusiasm for working with middle school students and fostering growth.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and promote a positive, inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach and model core values of honesty, compassion, and respect through teamwork and perseverance.
• Plan and lead daily hockey practices, teaching techniques and self-care to support development.
• Mentor student-athletes to build confidence, resilience, and leadership on and off the ice.
• Collaborate with the assistant coach on training plans, equipment maintenance, and race preparation.
• Instill respect for the ice: rink etiquette, skating safety, and stewardship of equipment and environment.
• Ensure safety: supervise practice sessions and supervise activities during games.
• Occasionally transport players to games in a school van.

Skills

Coaching hockey

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring students

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

About UsThe Fessenden School is an independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. Our mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years, The Fessenden School has been committed to the education of boys, with facilities, curriculum, and programs designed to meet their unique needs.Position SummaryThe Fessenden School seeks an experienced and passionate Hockey Coach to work with boys in Grades 7–9. The JV Hockey Coach will foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth while instilling a strong understanding and appreciation of hockey. The ideal candidate will emphasize the school’s core values of honesty, compassion, and respect while coaching students to develop their skills and character on and off the ice. This is a seasonal position running from December 1st 2026, to March 5th, 2027, with daily practices held at the Fessenden Ice Rink on our Main Campus.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach and Model Core Values: Inspire students to practice honesty, compassion, and respect through sportsmanship, teamwork, and perseverance.Plan and Lead Practices: Oversee daily practices (various times, typically from 4:30-5:40 pm), teaching hockey techniques, strategies, and self-care to support physical and mental development.Mentor Student-Athletes: Develop relationships with students to build their confidence, resilience, and leadership skills both on and off the ice.Collaborate with Assistant Coach: Partner on seating decisions, training plans, equipment maintenance, and race preparation.Instill Respect for the Ice: Teach students their responsibilities in the rink, including locker room etiquette, skating safety, and stewardship of the equipment and environment.Ensure Safety: Supervise students during practice sessions and competitionsDrive Team Transportation: Occasionally transport students to and from games in a school van.ScheduleDecember 1, 2026 - March 5, 2027Daily practice will last for 1 hour and be between the hours of 2:15 PM and 4:30 PM. There are also home and away games that happen on school days.QualificationsRequired QualificationsPrior experience coaching hockey or equivalent experience as a competitive hockey player.Strong understanding of hockey technique and game preparation.Enthusiasm for working with middle school students and fostering their growth.Ability to build meaningful relationships and promote a positive, inclusive team culture.Active and valid driver’s license.Successful completion of a criminal background check.Preferred Qualifications2+ years of coaching experience.Hockey experience at the collegiate level.Bachelor's degree preferred.CompensationThe range for this position is $4,000-$5,000 depending on qualifications and experience.Why Join Us?At The Fessenden School, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative community that values character education, personal growth, and a commitment to excellence. As a Hockey Coach, you will inspire students to achieve their best, build lifelong skills, and learn the value of teamwork and perseverance.To ApplySubmit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a resume and cover letter.The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas