Summary/objective:

The Head Coach will be responsible for planning and executing all aspects of the Boys' Varsity Hockey program. Program-specific duties include teaching technique, running drills, modeling the philosophies and values associated with the program, building positive relationships with a roster of roughly 15-20 from grades 9-12, and leading meet and tournament management, both home and away, in a professional manner. The Head Coach is responsible to take an active role in recruiting potential student-athletes to Middlesex and to communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and Dean of Admissions about these recruiting efforts.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Educates individuals, groups, or teams on the rules, strategies, and techniques for assigned athletics program.
• Organizing and leading practice sessions.
• Trains, encourages, and motivates athletes to prepare them for games and competitive events.
• Teaches safety rules and regulations and ensures they are enforced.
• Develops physical conditioning programs that equip athletes to meet their potential.
• Evaluates team members to determine fitness levels and potential; advises the head coach on assigning positions or roles to athletes based on strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensures athletes are using equipment properly and safely.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of players and modifies coaching strategies accordingly.
• Remains current on changes in rules, coaching philosophies and techniques, and technology relevant to assigned athletics program.
• Participates in the recruiting process through Admissions as requested.
• Actively recruits student athletes to join the Middlesex program.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Competencies

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of School life.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of community groups including students, parents, staff, faculty, and city/state officials.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of assigned athletics program.
• Ability to work with student athletes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Leadership

 Work environment

• In a gymnasium, on a field, or other match and practice venue as defined by the assigned program.
• Hockey rink with freezing temperatures sufficient to maintain the ice.  

Physical demands

• Remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to go up and down flights of steps.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds at a time without assistance.
• Ability to traverse various areas of the facility (including unpaved areas, dirt paths, uneven terrain, etc.) to conduct practices and coach matches.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see with normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.

Travel required

• Regional travel to away games within the New England market.
• May be required to travel to a national camp for your assigned sport.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience playing hockey at collegiate level or higher.
• 3-5 years of experience as a hockey coach at High School level or higher in assigned athletics program.

Additional eligibility requirements

• Able to successfully complete CHRI, CORI, and SORI checks.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

JOB CODE: 1000100