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Newton Country Day School
Varsity Head Ice Hockey Coach starting for 2026-27 Season

Job Description

Newton Country Day is an independent, preparatory school for girls in grades 5-12. Educating women of Courage and Confidence since 1880.

Position: Head Varsity Ice Hockey Coach starting for 2026-27 Season
Location: Newton Country Day School, Newton, MA
Schedule: November through February. Practices are held Monday through Friday afternoons, with occasional weekend tournaments or events.
Stipend: $7,000-$10,000, commensurate with experience

Position Summary

Newton Country Day School seeks a visionary and experienced Head Varsity Ice Hockey Coach to lead one of the school’s premier athletic programs. With the unique advantage of operating our own facility, the Daly Rink, the Falcons Ice Hockey program is positioned for significant growth, innovation, and regional prominence.

The ideal candidate will bring collegiate-level (or beyond) coaching experience, a demonstrated passion for leading girls’ hockey, and a strong commitment to serving as the chief ambassador of the program. This individual will be responsible for all facets of the varsity ice hockey program, including coaching, player development, recruiting, program building, and collaboration within a mission-driven school community.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Varsity Ice Hockey practices, games, and postseason play, including planning, preparation, and in-game management.
• Design and implement a comprehensive player development model emphasizing skill development, hockey IQ, physical preparation, leadership, and character.
• Foster a competitive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture aligned with Sacred Heart education and Falcon Athletics.
• Serve as the primary ambassador and recruiter for the program, building strong relationships with youth, club, prep, and collegiate hockey communities.
• Work with Daly Rink Management teams to create and support innovative programming, partnerships, clinics, camps, and community engagement opportunities.
• Provide individualized feedback and mentorship to support student-athlete growth and college placement aspirations.
• Collaborate with Middle School coaches to ensure a vertically aligned, sustainable program pipeline.
• Passion for and experience developing women’s sport.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with student-athletes, families, faculty, and Athletics Department leadership.
• Support Athletics Department staff with team operations, including scheduling, equipment, travel, and game-day logistics.
• Ensure athlete safety, wellness, and adherence to best practices in physical and emotional care, as well as league and school policies.

Qualifications

• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience (or higher) strongly preferred.
• Proven experience and passion for coaching and developing girls’ ice hockey programs.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, player development, and program leadership.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to be a visible, engaged leader within the school and broader hockey community.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Commitment to the mission and values of Newton Country Day School and the Sacred Heart Network.

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.