Assistant Ice Hockey Club Coach

Job no:

R-0000002816

Position Title:

Assistant Ice Hockey Club Coach

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$20.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

12/08/2025

Job Description:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions:

Coaching:

• Assist head coach in planning and delivering regular practices that include sport specific fundamental technique, strategies, rules, conditioning, and safety.

• Duties include organizing and supervising drills, executing techniques, and simulating competitive game situations.

• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.

• Attend and support team needs at practices and contests.

• Along with team leadership, create a team environment which allows all student-athletes to grow and develop as students, as athletes, as leaders, and as individuals.

• Promote a culture of health, well-being, and safety.

Administrative duties 

• Help enforce all Risk Management Policies, and develop/employ safety procedures. 

• Equipment safety and maintenance oversight.

• Stay current with rule change, trends, and compliance in their sport.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in the select sport they will be coaching either prior experience playing and/or coaching in this sport.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.

• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the game, and the ability to coach and motivate.

• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Ability to work weeknights and weekends.

Starting Salary: $20-$23 per hour

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.