Girls Hockey Assistant Coach
Hopkins Public School District
On-site
Minnesota, United States
$700 - $2,500 USD yearly
- Position Type:
Coaching/Assistant Coach - Date Posted:
10/2/2025 - Location:
Hopkins High School - Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practices and competitions.
- Provide instruction on hockey fundamentals, skating techniques, strategies, and position-specific skills appropriate for high school athletes.
- Promote and model sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and discipline both on and off the ice.
- Supervise student-athletes at practices, games, and while traveling.
- Assist with managing equipment, uniforms, and inventory.
- Support athlete academic performance and monitor eligibility requirements.
- Maintain compliance with Hopkins School District, MSHSL, and NFHS rules and policies.
- Communicate effectively with the head coach, athletic director, athletes, parents, and school staff.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous hockey coaching or competitive playing experience preferred.
- Experience working with adolescents in an educational or athletic setting is preferred.
- Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
- Current MSHSL coaching certification (or ability to obtain prior to season start).
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- USA Hockey coaching certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
- Rules, techniques, and fundamentals of hockey.
- Principles of skating, stickhandling, shooting, and game strategies.
- Principles of athletic conditioning, strength training, and injury prevention.
- MSHSL, NFHS, and school district policies and procedures governing athletics.
- Child development and positive coaching strategies.
- Equity, inclusion, and cultural competency in athletics.
- Ability to teach and demonstrate hockey skills and techniques effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with athletes, parents, and staff.
- Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
- Organizational skills for managing practices, equipment, and events.
- Ability to enforce rules and maintain discipline respectfully and fairly.
At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no “typical” Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
Summary:We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
The Assistant Girls Hockey Coach will assist the Head Girls Hockey Coach in developing, implementing, and promoting a successful high school hockey program that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic achievement. This position works directly with student-athletes to foster a positive environment that supports both athletic and personal growth while aligning with the mission and values of Hopkins High School and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge:
The position requires mobility on and around ice surfaces, along with the stamina to actively demonstrate hockey techniques, conduct practices, and stand for extended periods of time. The coach must have the strength to move hockey equipment such as nets, pucks, and gear. Adequate vision is required to observe athlete performance on the ice, and effective hearing and speech are essential for giving clear instructions in a loud arena environment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in ice arenas, locker rooms, and training facilities, as well as during travel to competitions. Exposure to cold indoor environments, noise, and evening or weekend hours is required during the hockey season. Travel to away games, tournaments, and events is required.
Hours & Compensation:
90 days total.
Stipend range: $700 - $2,500
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE