Girls Varsity Hockey Assistant Coach in Pomfret, Connecticut at Pomfret School Incorporated

Job Purpose:

Collaborate with the Head Varsity Coach in the leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the Girls' Varsity Hockey program.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with Planning and conducting daily practices to promote the development and improvement of plays, preparing players for games and competitive play
• Assist with planning, conducting practices, and running specific on-ice drills.
• Assist with game preparation and bench management.
• Support the Head Coach in implementing player development plans that enhance individual skills, elevate performance, and promote holistic growth as an athlete.
• Provide individualized feedback to players and monitor their progress, often working with specific positions.
• Manage equipment inventory, coordinate travel, and handle team meals as needed.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes who meet the School’s academic and athletic standards; support off-campus recruiting efforts and coordinate on-campus visits with support from Admissions.
• Require athletes to represent the School in a respectful and dignified manner by teaching the importance of sportsmanship and hold them accountable for their behavior and attendance at all practices and games
• Utilize athletics to teach and reinforce the School mission statement and values
• Create an environment where the enjoyment of the sport is promoted
• Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Collegiate player or high school coaching experience preferred.
• Must travel to peer schools on game days (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
• Possess a highly professional and ethical manner

Work Conditions:

• Requires substantial movement of entire body; running, jumping, tossing/throwing
• Visual acuity within normal parameters