Part-Time Goalie Coach

Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education seeks a Part-Time Goalie Coach to support students aged 5–18 with on- and off-ice instruction, ensuring safe, engaging goaltending development and equipment readiness.

The role emphasizes coaching expertise, reliability, and professionalism, with opportunities to work after-school and weekends across the Greater Philadelphia area.

Qualifications

• Significant ice hockey coaching and playing experience required.
• Goaltending experience is a plus.
• Candidates should demonstrate maturity and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Foster a supportive learning atmosphere for Snider participants.
• Lead after-school and weekend goalie practices for various skill levels.
• Ensure the safety of all participants on and off the ice.
• Maintain clear communication with students and families about offerings.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and Snider staff to deliver quality goaltending experiences.
• Promote Snider values such as education, teamwork, effort, and respect.
• Assist with sizing, provisioning and distribution of equipment and ensure proper gear is worn.

Skills

Ice hockey coaching

Goaltending experience

Job description

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Goalie Coach

DEPARTMENT: Program Delivery

REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Bernie Parent Goaltending Program

FLSA STATUS: Part-Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt

EEO STATUS: Professional

LAST MODIFIED DATE: September 29th, 2026

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The mission of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education is to create opportunity for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. The intended impact is that participating youth will become Snider student‑athletes with age‑appropriate social‑emotional strengths and skills to succeed and contribute as students, employees, and community members.

The Part-Time Goalie Coach position at Snider Hockey is tasked with providing on and off‑ice support to students that range in age from 5-18 years old. Candidates will work ensuring developmental standards are met and to make sure that every participant is provided a safe environment to learn a new skill. They must also work to instill Snider's core values into their daily work with all students. Goalie Coaches are also expected to assist in making sure all program sites are maintained, and equipment is organized and available for when students may need it. Ideal candidates are team players, have a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people and have the ability to effectively teach the game of ice hockey.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a supportive learning atmosphere for all Snider Hockey & Education participants.
• Lead after-school and weekend goalie practices at Philadelphia area rinks for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level hockey players.
• Ensure the safety of all participants both on and off the ice.
• Maintain consistent communication with students and families of students to ensure awareness of all program offerings.
• Cooperate and communicate with the Program Coordinator and Snider staff and volunteers to help deliver a consistently excellent goaltending experience for all participants.
• Promote positive character development of Snider participants by discussing the importance of education, teamwork, effort, respect, and related values.
• Assist in the sizing, provision, and distribution of equipment; confirm that all players wear properly fitting equipment on the ice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must possess significant ice hockey coaching and playing experience. Goaltending experience is a plus.
• All instructors are expected to serve as teachers and role models both on and off the ice, and must, therefore, exhibit maturity and professionalism.
• Applicants must be reliable and possess both a general willingness to assume any and all jobs and an ability to work in a high profile environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills are critical.
• Hiring is conditional on the successful completion of a criminal background check; applicants should also either possess or be able to attain required background clearances and USA Hockey coaching certification.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

The intellectual, social, and physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be navigated by the Goalie Coach to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits and maintain emotional control under stress. The position requires constant attention to precise details and specified standards including; following simple to complex (more than three steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, skate, stick handle, balance, stoop, kneel, bend and use repetitive motions. Occasional moves about inside storage areas to access equipment, cabinets, and office machinery. Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position are performed indoors, mainly at ice hockey rinks but including occasional visits to the office and special event sites (indoor/outdoor in the weather conditions prevalent at the time). The noise level in the work environments can range from moderate to loud during events/ programs, and is minimal during non-event/program times.

SCHEDULE:

Most work is completed after school/evening hours. There may also be opportunities to work standard work hours and/or weekend duties in the Greater Philadelphia area.

The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.