Head Varsity Boys Hockey Coach

About the role

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is seeking a Head Varsity Boys Hockey Coach for the 2026-27 season and beyond. The successful candidate will serve as Head Coach of the US Varsity team and support lower level programs.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment that promotes team excellence - “We Before Me”
• Support the US and MS Athletic Directors to build a coaching staff of qualified coaches, mentoring them in coaching in the SPA traditions
• Ability to connect the SPA Hockey program to the greater Twin Cities Hockey youth associations through camps and clinics
• Implement well-organized and structured practices
• Coordinating competition schedules with the US Athletics Director
• Working with the athletics operations coordinator to schedule transportation, officials, facilities
• Maintain accurate records and other required administrative work (rosters, schedules, results, records, equipment and individual and team accolades)
• Provide effective communication with supervision and evaluation of all players
• Supporting graduating players in the college athletics search process
• Create a rapport with the greater community, generating interest in the program recognizing the contributions of all; impressing upon the athletes and parents that their efforts are valued, while creating a positive team culture
• Participate as a positive team member in the Athletics Department supporting program excellence and development

Requirements

Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong, effective organizational and communication skills with students, parents, and administration. A qualified candidate should have coaching experience in a competitive environment and within a state association like the MSHSL. Candidates should support the mission of SPA and be able to support/contribute to student-athlete life outside athletics.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong coaching experience in a competitive environment
• Experience working within a state association like the MSHSL
• Able to connect the SPA Hockey program to the greater Twin Cities Hockey youth associations through camps and clinics
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Ability to support the mission of SPA and contribute to student-athlete life outside athletics

Skills

The successful candidate will need to possess:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience coaching in a competitive environment
• Experience working within a state association like the MSHSL
• Ability to connect the SPA Hockey program to the greater Twin Cities Hockey youth associations through camps and clinics

Benefits

St. Paul Academy and Summit School offers a competitive salary range of $5,000 - $7,000 based on experience.

Pay

$5,000 - $7,000 annually

Schedule

Part-time, Seasonal