St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Girls Ice Hockey
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
3 days ago
Part-time
On-site
Dover, New Hampshire, United States
Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Head Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas High School (STA)
Dover, NH
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is seeking a Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Head Coach to lead and grow our program. The Head Coach is responsible for building a positive, competitive, and values-driven team culture that supports student-athlete development, sportsmanship, and academic success.
Position Summary
The Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Head Coach leads all aspects of the varsity program, including planning and running practices, coaching games, overseeing player development, coordinating logistics, and maintaining strong communication with student-athletes, families, and the Athletic Department. The coach is expected to uphold and model STAās mission and standards.
Key Responsibilities
ā¢Plan, organize, and run effective practices that emphasize skill development, conditioning, teamwork, and hockey IQ.
ā¢Coach and manage all varsity games, including strategy, line management, and player evaluation.
ā¢Foster a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, accountability, respect, and leadership.
ā¢Support the academic and personal growth of student-athletes; reinforce eligibility expectations and school policies.
ā¢Collaborate with the Athletic Director on scheduling, league requirements, rosters, and program needs.
ā¢Coordinate program logistics, which may include: team communication, equipment needs, transportation coordination, and ice time planning (as applicable).
ā¢Oversee and collaborate with assistant coaches and volunteers (if assigned), ensuring alignment with program expectations.
ā¢Maintain clear and timely communication with players and families regarding schedules, expectations, and team guidelines.
ā¢Promote player safety and ensure best practices for athlete wellbeing, including adherence to concussion protocols and school/league safety rules.
ā¢Represent STA professionally with officials, opposing teams, league representatives, and the broader school community.
ā¢Support program growth and engagement (ex: encouraging offseason development, helping with youth/feeder connections, or coordinating team events), as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
ā¢Demonstrated knowledge of ice hockey fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
ā¢Prior coaching experience (high school, club, college, or comparable) or significant playing experience with the ability to lead a program.
ā¢Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
ā¢Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional school events as required by the season schedule.
ā¢Commitment to creating an inclusive, positive environment for student-athletes.
Preferred Qualifications
ā¢Head coaching experience and/or program-building experience.
ā¢Knowledge of New Hampshire high school athletics and/or league rules (or willingness to learn quickly).
ā¢Current certifications such as USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP), CPR/First Aid, and concussion training (or ability to obtain prior to season).
Background Check / Eligibility
Final candidates will be required to complete school-required hiring steps, which may include reference checks and a background check, and must meet any coaching certification/training requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
ā¢A brief cover letter outlining coaching experience and philosophy
ā¢Resume
ā¢[Optional] Coaching certifications (if applicable)
ā¢Contact information for 2 to 3 references
Send materials to our Athletic Director, Dave Morissette at dmorissette@stalux.org.
St. Thomas Aquinas High School (STA)
Dover, NH
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is seeking a Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Head Coach to lead and grow our program. The Head Coach is responsible for building a positive, competitive, and values-driven team culture that supports student-athlete development, sportsmanship, and academic success.
Position Summary
The Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Head Coach leads all aspects of the varsity program, including planning and running practices, coaching games, overseeing player development, coordinating logistics, and maintaining strong communication with student-athletes, families, and the Athletic Department. The coach is expected to uphold and model STAās mission and standards.
Key Responsibilities
ā¢Plan, organize, and run effective practices that emphasize skill development, conditioning, teamwork, and hockey IQ.
ā¢Coach and manage all varsity games, including strategy, line management, and player evaluation.
ā¢Foster a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, accountability, respect, and leadership.
ā¢Support the academic and personal growth of student-athletes; reinforce eligibility expectations and school policies.
ā¢Collaborate with the Athletic Director on scheduling, league requirements, rosters, and program needs.
ā¢Coordinate program logistics, which may include: team communication, equipment needs, transportation coordination, and ice time planning (as applicable).
ā¢Oversee and collaborate with assistant coaches and volunteers (if assigned), ensuring alignment with program expectations.
ā¢Maintain clear and timely communication with players and families regarding schedules, expectations, and team guidelines.
ā¢Promote player safety and ensure best practices for athlete wellbeing, including adherence to concussion protocols and school/league safety rules.
ā¢Represent STA professionally with officials, opposing teams, league representatives, and the broader school community.
ā¢Support program growth and engagement (ex: encouraging offseason development, helping with youth/feeder connections, or coordinating team events), as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
ā¢Demonstrated knowledge of ice hockey fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
ā¢Prior coaching experience (high school, club, college, or comparable) or significant playing experience with the ability to lead a program.
ā¢Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
ā¢Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional school events as required by the season schedule.
ā¢Commitment to creating an inclusive, positive environment for student-athletes.
Preferred Qualifications
ā¢Head coaching experience and/or program-building experience.
ā¢Knowledge of New Hampshire high school athletics and/or league rules (or willingness to learn quickly).
ā¢Current certifications such as USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP), CPR/First Aid, and concussion training (or ability to obtain prior to season).
Background Check / Eligibility
Final candidates will be required to complete school-required hiring steps, which may include reference checks and a background check, and must meet any coaching certification/training requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
ā¢A brief cover letter outlining coaching experience and philosophy
ā¢Resume
ā¢[Optional] Coaching certifications (if applicable)
ā¢Contact information for 2 to 3 references
Send materials to our Athletic Director, Dave Morissette at dmorissette@stalux.org.