Varsity Hockey Head Coach — Build Leaders & Team

EXVAL; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins High School in Hopkins, MN, seeks a Boys Varsity Hockey Head Coach to lead the Hopkins Boys Hockey Program, focusing on student‑athlete development, academics, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive team culture.

The Head Coach will oversee the varsity program, collaborate with assistant and lower‑level coaches, recruit and develop student‑athletes, coordinate schedules and logistics, and ensure alignment with district policies and MSHSL rules.

Qualifications

• Previous hockey coaching and/or competitive playing experience.
• Strong knowledge of hockey fundamentals, strategies, systems, rules, and player development.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate, teach, and develop high school student‑athletes.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with student‑athletes, families, coaching staff, school personnel, and community members.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Hopkins Athletics/Activities Department.
• Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate experience for student‑athletes.
• Must meet all Hopkins Public Schools employment, background‑check, and coaching requirements.
• Must complete all required Minnesota State High School League coaching education, certifications, and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, organization, and direction for the Hopkins Boys Hockey Program.
• Plan and conduct effective practices that develop individual skills, team concepts, hockey IQ, conditioning, and overall competitive performance.
• Develop game strategies, systems, line combinations, and other competitive plans appropriate for the team.
• Provide instruction and constructive feedback to support the development of all student‑athletes.
• Establish a positive team culture emphasizing accountability, commitment, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations regarding attendance, academics, behavior, effort, and team responsibilities.
• Promote the academic success and overall well‑being of student‑athletes.
• Supervise student‑athletes during practices, games, team travel, locker‑room activities, and other program events.
• Provide leadership and direction to assistant coaches and ensure consistency in coaching philosophy and program expectations.
• Coordinate with lower‑level coaches to establish continuity and development throughout the Hopkins Boys Hockey Program.
• Assist with the recruitment and development of student‑athletes within Hopkins Public Schools in accordance with district and MSHSL rules.
• Collaborate with youth hockey programs and community partners, when appropriate, to support long‑term program development.
• Coordinate team schedules, practices, transportation, equipment, uniforms, and other program logistics in collaboration with the Athletics/Activities Department.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and care of school‑issued equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with student‑athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, school staff, administrators, officials, and community members.
• Participate in parent/player meetings, coaches meetings, awards programs, and other required program activities.
• Support fundraising, community engagement, youth development, and other activities that strengthen the Hopkins Boys Hockey Program.
• Promote and maintain appropriate standards for locker‑room behavior, team travel, social media, and representation of Hopkins High School.
• Follow and enforce all Hopkins Public Schools policies, Athletics/Activities Department procedures, conference requirements, and Minnesota State High School League rules and regulations.
• Ensure student‑athlete safety and follow appropriate procedures regarding injuries, emergency situations, and return‑to‑play protocols.
• Represent Hopkins High School and Hopkins Public Schools professionally at all practices, games, meetings, and community events.
• Perform other duties related to the boys hockey program as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Job description

Hopkins High School in Hopkins, MN, seeks a Boys Varsity Hockey Head Coach to lead the Hopkins Boys Hockey Program, focusing on student‑athlete development, academics, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive team culture.

The Head Coach will oversee the varsity program, collaborate with assistant and lower‑level coaches, recruit and develop student‑athletes, coordinate schedules and logistics, and ensure alignment with district policies and MSHSL rules.