Varsity Assistant Ice Hockey Coach for the 2026/27 season.

Kent Place School; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent Place School seeks a Varsity Assistant Ice Hockey Coach for the 2026-2027 season. Hours are 3:45–5:45 p.m. (games could finish later) with a winter schedule from November 16, 2026 to March 7, 2027, under the Athletics Department.

Experience at collegiate/club levels is preferred; high school coaching experience is required. The role reports to the Director of Athletics and emphasizes leadership, communication, and adherence to school standards.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at collegiate/club preferred; high school experience required.
• Ability to motivate athletes and demonstrate leadership.
• Knowledge of ice hockey rules, strategies and techniques.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor student-athletes during practices and games.
• Attend preseason events and trainings with the Athletic Department.
• Complete coaching accreditation modules and KPS training.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and school staff.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and professional conduct.

Skills

Coaching experience

High school coaching

Leadership

Ice hockey fundamentals

Excellent communication

Job description

Kent Place School seeks a Varsity Assistant Ice Hockey Coach for the 2026-2027 season.

Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate and/or club level is preferred; experience at the high school level is required.

For more information on Kent Place's athletics programs, please visit: https://www.kentplace.org/athletics

Department: Athletics

Position Title: Varsity Assistant Ice Hockey Coach

Hours: 3:45–5:45 p.m. (games could finish later)

Season: Winter: November 16, 2026 - March 7, 2027

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Responsibilities And Duties

• Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate level preferred; experience at the high school level required.
• Understand the fundamentals of ice hockey
• Have the ability to motivate athletes to reach their potential.
• Must have exceptional leadership skills.
• Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

Administrative Duties And Personal Skills

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintains, along with coaches, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, meets, and on school-provided transportation.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Promotes good public relations through professional standards of conduct and presentation and professional courtesy.
• Models sports‑like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Have the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Adhere to best practices of diversity and inclusion so that interactions with students, colleagues, and other constituencies highlight awareness, competence, and sensitivity.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Attends a mandatory preseason parent meeting and training session with the Athletic Dept.
• Participates in special activities, including senior day, parent night, banquets, awards nights, admission panels, open houses, coaching clinics, and pep assemblies.
• Complete all coaching accreditation modules and KPS training.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.

Salary: $5000 - $6000