St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Boys’ Varsity Hockey Coach. This coach will serve our boys' hockey program for a 5 school co-op that SPA oversees and will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach's vision for the program and for helping to execute a plan to successfully lead, develop, and nurture our student-athletes in a positive educational based athletic philosophy. The season begins November 11, 2024 and runs through March 8, 2025.
Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective communication skills with students, parents, and administration, teach and develop essential hockey skills, display positive game conduct and develop players’ ability to work together as a team. A qualified candidate should have coaching experience at the high school level. Candidates should support the mission of SPA and be able to contribute to the positive culture of the hockey program and to the life of the School outside of their coaching responsibilities whenever possible.
Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive environment that promotes good sportsmanship.
• Work closely with the other coaches, the US Athletics Directors and the rink staff to continue building this terrific program
• Assist in creating well-organized and structured practices
• Provides effective supervision and evaluation of all players
• Create a rapport with the great community, generating interest in the program
• Be visible in the greater youth community
• Show a willingness to create a compelling program where roles are clearly defined, opportunities are provided for all
• Recognize contributions of all; impress upon the athletes and parents that their efforts are valued
• Participate as a positive team member in the development and support of excellence within the Athletic Department.

Please submit the following information with your application to be considered: cover letter, resume and list of references.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.