Travel Ice Hockey Coach

The Travel Ice Hockey Coach position at Snider Hockey is tasked with providing on and off-ice support to students that participate in Snider Hockey’s competitive travel program. Snider Hockey has travel teams at all USA Hockey youth age classifications that participate in the Delaware Valley Hockey League (DVHL) and Mid-Atlantic Women’s Hockey Association (MAWHA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a supportive learning atmosphere for all Snider Hockey participants.
• Lead team practices (minimum 2x a week) and weekend games (1-2 a weekend).
• Ensure the safety of all participants both on and off the ice.
• Cooperate and communicate with Snider Hockey staff and volunteers to help deliver a consistently excellent experience for all participants.
• Promote positive character development of Snider Hockey participants by discussing the importance of education, teamwork, effort, respect, and related values.
• Assist in the sizing, provision, and distribution of equipment; confirm that all players wear properly fitting equipment on the ice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must possess significant ice hockey coaching and/or playing experience.
• All instructors are expected to serve as teachers and role models both on and off the ice, and must, therefore, exhibit maturity and professionalism.
• Applicants must be reliable and possess both a general willingness to assume any and all jobs and an ability to work in a high profile environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills are critical.
• Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of two one-hour evening practices a week in Philadelphia and weekend games in the tri-state area.
• Hiring is conditional on the successful completion of a criminal background check; applicants should also either possess or be able to attain required background clearances and USA Hockey coaching certification.