Head Varsity Boys Hockey Coach

St Paul Academy And Summit School•St. Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is seeking a Head Varsity Boys Hockey Coach for the 2026-27 season and beyond. In this position, the successful candidate will serve as Head Coach of the Upper School Varsity team and support lower-level programs. Included in the responsibilities are coaching, team management, support of assistant coaches, and program development. SPA is an independent school that plays in the Independent Metro Athletic Conference (IMAC) and attracts college bound, bright and curious students, who lead multi-faceted lives. Executing a plan to successfully lead, develop, and nurture this type of student-athletes in a positive educational based athletic philosophy is a requirement. SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.

Requirements

Demonstrate strong, effective organizational and communication skills with students, parents, and administration.
Coaching experience in a competitive environment and within a state association like the MSHSL.
Support the mission of SPA and be able to support/contribute to student-athlete life outside athletics.

Responsibilities

Ensure the hockey culture reflects the “Spartan Way” - Integrity, Excellence and Passion and the student athletes reflect the values of SPA Athletics.
Creating a positive environment that promotes team excellence - “We Before Me”
Support the US and MS Athletic Directors to build a coaching staff of qualified coaches, mentoring them in coaching in the SPA traditions.
Ability to connect the SPA Hockey program to the greater Twin Cities Hockey youth associations through camps and clinics
Implementing well-organized and structured practices
Coordinating competition schedules with the US Athletics Director
Working with the athletics operations coordinator to schedule transportation, officials, facilities …
Maintaining accurate records and other required administrative work (rosters, schedules, results, records, equipment and individual and team accolades)
Provide effective communication with supervision and evaluation of all players
Supporting graduating players in the college athletics search process
Creating a rapport with the greater community, generating interest in the program recognizing the contributions of all; impressing upon the athletes and parents that their efforts are valued, while creating a positive team culture
Participating as a positive team member in the Athletics Department supporting program excellence and development