Position:Varsity Boys Hockey - Assistant CoachHours:After school (2:30 p.m. - hours may vary depending on availability of ice time, practice schedule, and/or competitions) Weekend hours will be required.Duration:Playing season is established by the MHSAA and may vary slightly from year to year; 2024-2025 Season is October 28, 2024 - March 8, 2025Work Experience:
- Experience developing and/or moving high school players to junior, ACHA college, NCAA college, or professional hockey preferred.
- Experience with latest video platforms and/or breaking down video preferred.
- Must possess knowledge of effective coaching techniques and skills.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
- Must possess or obtain valid CPR and first aid certification according to MHSAA policy.
- Knowledge of MHSAA rules preferred.
- Hockey is a self-funded sport. Prior fundraising experience preferred.
- Collegiate and/or professional hockey playing experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Meet and communicate with Hockey Head Coach as required.
- Assist varsity head hockey coach in the following:
- Off-ice skills training and instruction.
- Prepare players for practices and games.
- Evaluation of game video.
- Practice preparation and planning.
- System(s) development and implementation.
- Communicate with Athletic Office.
- Communicate with MHSAA coaches.
- Manage player development and assist with moving payers to MDHL, MHA, Junior, ACHA College, NCAA College.
- Ride away game bus as required.
- Ensure equipment is purchased and maintained in accordance with best practices.
- Ensure locker room and rink facilities are maintained in accordance with best practices.
- Assist with on-ice activity for Development Team when appropriate.
- Assist with any other needs of the Howell Hockey Program as needed or required.
Wages: Per the HEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Schedule B - Tier 2 (Assistant Coach)