Milton Hershey School
Ice Hockey Assistant Coach- Middle School
Milton Hershey School, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Description:Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey back in 1909, the school is fully endowed with the resources to ensure students thrive.
The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students. MHS provides enrolled students with a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities led by a committed coaching staff.
MHS is currently seeking a Middle School (7 th
& 8 th
grade) Ice Hockey Assistant Coach for a one-year ancillary position at the Middle School. The Coach is responsible for assisting the program year-round to develop students athletically and competitively, as well as instilling character so they excel in their sport and in life.
The season runs November through February.
Practice hours are from 3:15p – 5:30p. Some of the responsibilities include:
Assisting with overseeing all aspects of the sports program.
Ensuring the program is competitive and character-building.
Recruiting students to participate and collaborating with the primary school to develop talent pipelines.
Establishing year-round strategies and processes to train & invest in student skill development.
Creating skill enrichment programs and opportunities.
Leading all practice sessions and coaching at all games and events.
Providing exceptional personal coaching and leadership of the players.
Implementing creative strategies to offset unique circumstances of MHS’s programs.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of successful coaching or playing experience with demonstrated success in a highly competitive program with a focus on high quality character.
Must have current knowledge of techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.
Demonstrated ability to lead & inspire diverse youth.
Experience working with lower income students preferred.
Demonstrated exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and lead a team of coaches.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate & influence in cross-functional settings.
Ability to build a network to facilitate new and creative opportunities.
Candidate should be eager to assist in building the program & invest in student talent development year-round.
Candidate should demonstrate high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered to be role models for students.
The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students. MHS provides enrolled students with a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities led by a committed coaching staff.
MHS is currently seeking a Middle School (7 th
& 8 th
grade) Ice Hockey Assistant Coach for a one-year ancillary position at the Middle School. The Coach is responsible for assisting the program year-round to develop students athletically and competitively, as well as instilling character so they excel in their sport and in life.
The season runs November through February.
Practice hours are from 3:15p – 5:30p. Some of the responsibilities include:
Assisting with overseeing all aspects of the sports program.
Ensuring the program is competitive and character-building.
Recruiting students to participate and collaborating with the primary school to develop talent pipelines.
Establishing year-round strategies and processes to train & invest in student skill development.
Creating skill enrichment programs and opportunities.
Leading all practice sessions and coaching at all games and events.
Providing exceptional personal coaching and leadership of the players.
Implementing creative strategies to offset unique circumstances of MHS’s programs.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of successful coaching or playing experience with demonstrated success in a highly competitive program with a focus on high quality character.
Must have current knowledge of techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.
Demonstrated ability to lead & inspire diverse youth.
Experience working with lower income students preferred.
Demonstrated exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and lead a team of coaches.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate & influence in cross-functional settings.
Ability to build a network to facilitate new and creative opportunities.
Candidate should be eager to assist in building the program & invest in student talent development year-round.
Candidate should demonstrate high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered to be role models for students.