Assistant Ice Hockey Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Ice Hockey Coach provides coaching, athlete development, and supervisory responsibilities for the athletic program at Pine Creek High School. The position is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach. The coach supports a positive, competitive program that fosters individual and team growth, character development, and athlete success. The work takes place in a professional school environment, primarily independently and frequently with others, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. The role requires scheduled school/work hours and may require extended hours or days as directed. Compensation for this extra-pay position depends on District approval of the related activity during the school year. The posting lists zero scheduled weekly hours, 7.5 hours per day, and 183 days per year, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ASEP Certification (American Sport Education Program).
CHSAA Certification (Colorado High School Activities Association).
NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification (National Federation of State High Schools).
Knowledge of the sport, its policies and rules, and game management strategies.
Ability to understand athletes’ developmental levels and support their progression.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain confidentiality, including understanding data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and demonstrate effective organization and time management.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team setting and solve problems.
Ability to work assigned days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed.
Commitment to students’ education and a student-centered, relationship-focused approach.
Ability to be flexible and patient, interact courteously and professionally with the public, and assist students in assigned areas.

Nice To Haves

Initial Colorado Department of Education teacher license.
Professional Colorado Department of Education teacher license.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and maintain timely, professional communication with athletes, families, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Set and reinforce high expectations for athlete behavior and foster a positive, respectful program environment.
Develop and maintain a program that supports individual and team growth, development, and opportunities for success.
Plan practices with detailed activities supporting individual skill progression and strategy development.
Apply sport strategies and tactics to maximize individual and team competitive success.
Plan ongoing character development for athletes.
Supervise athletes and facilities before, during, and after practices and competitions.
Monitor athlete injuries, communicate with the athletic trainer and parents, take proactive steps, and ensure medical release before return to play.
Maintain, inventory, store, and reorder equipment before the season begins.
Submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications by established deadlines.
Manage fiscal responsibilities in a timely manner.
Evaluate assistant coaches where applicable.
Seek feedback and professional learning and meet established performance standards.
Comply with the rules and regulations of governing bodies and support appropriate game management.
Report to work as scheduled and perform other duties as assigned.