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Position: Varsity Ice Hockey Assistant Coach
Location: Newton Country Day School/ Newton, MA
Season: Winter 2026-2027 (November– mid-February)
Stipend Range: $4,000-6,000

Position Summary
Newton Country Day School seeks a passionate and organized Varsity Ice Hockey Assistant Coach to work with the team during the 2026-2027 winter season. The coach will be responsible for helping plan practices, develop players, and build a competitive, inclusive team culture that reflects the mission of Sacred Heart education and Falcon Athletics, all on our home ice of Daly Rink in Newton.

Position Requirements:

• Assist with all aspects of Varsity Ice Hockey practices and games with a focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship, in alignment with the program goals of the Varsity Coach.
• Provide mentorship to student-athletes of varying skill levels, encouraging courage and confidence, discipline, and growth.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, and the Athletics Department.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to drive school vehicles for practices and competitions.
• Uphold and model the values of Sacred Heart education and the mission of Falcon Athletics, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all athletes.
• Complete other related duties as requested by the Director of Athletics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience playing and coaching ice hockey.
• A passion for developing young women through sport.
• CPR/First Aid and SafeSport certifications (or willingness to complete prior to the season).
• CORI background check and fingerprinting required.

Newton Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer. MA law requires fingerprint-based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools.

To apply: send a cover letter and resume to wperry@newtonsh.org.