Girls Ice Hockey Head Coach (Winter 26-27)

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Girls Hockey Head Coach coordinates and supervises the athletic program and team, fostering physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The position designs training and game programs, organizes and supervises the coaching staff, and ensures the program is implemented in alignment with MIAA guidelines. The coach communicates with school district members, the community, and booster clubs, adapts to changes, and handles additional tasks as assigned. This stipend position is based at Watertown High School and reports to the Athletic Director. The stated salary range is $6,430.00–$9,703.00.

Requirements

Previous coaching experience or strong knowledge of the sport.
High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.
Ability to react productively to change and manage multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise athletic programs and teams.
Help students improve athletic skills and team performance.
Design a training program and a GAA program.
Organize and supervise coaching staff to ensure the program is implemented correctly.
Train assistant coaches in techniques, skills, philosophy, rules, and strategies.
Hold periodic and consistent meetings with coaching staff throughout the sports season.
Assist the Activities Director with scheduling games, practices, and transportation.
Develop team rules, communicate them to players and parents, and enforce them equitably.
Ensure student-athletes meet eligibility rules.
Ensure physical evaluation and permission forms are correctly completed and filed in the Athletic Director's office.
Ensure student-athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements, and behavioral rules.
Continually supervise student-athletes during conditioning on the court.
Ensure health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
Immediately report major injuries during practices or competitions to the Athletic Director and Principal.
Ensure proper purchasing, inventory, and care of equipment.
Submit a complete team roster to the Athletic Director ten days before the first contest.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, or other administrative staff.