Posted: 13-Mar-25
Location: New Hampshire
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Required Education:
Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Coach
Position Summary
At Tilton School, we are a community in pursuit of knowing, supporting, and challenging
each other as we learn to do hard things well. Our faculty design learning experiences —
across all areas of school life — that build the essential skills and sensibilities our students
will need to be life-ready, at college and beyond.
A varsity coach will have extensive knowledge of their sport and experience playing
and/or coaching at the secondary or collegiate level and be familiar with and comply with
the philosophy and policies of Tilton School, the Lakes Region League, and NEPSAC. Head
coaches have responsibility for all aspects of their program including recruiting.
developing, mentoring, and retaining athletes. Head coaches manage assistant coaches, to
whom they may delegate authority, although ultimate responsibility for the program
resides with them. The Girls Ice Hockey Coach(es) will maintain and continue to grow the
rich tradition of girls ice hockey here at Tilton. The current team is poised for future
success with a roster of talented young, underclass student-athletes.
Responsibilities & Agreements
- Demonstrating an ability and willingness to communicate clearly, firmly, empathetically, and confidently with young adults.
- Regular effective on/off ice practice planning that:
- Promotes physical, mental, and emotional development of student-athletes.
- Prepares student-athletes for the short-and long-term goals on an ensuing season.
- Models efficient use of time for individual and team development.
- Cultivating and sustaining a rapport with student-athletes and their families.
- Willingness to have honest, productive, and necessary conversations with student-athletes.
- Promoting the girls ice hockey program to potential student-athletes as part of the recruiting and application process in collaboration with out Admission Office, including:
- Screening student-athletes not only as hockey players, but as citizens within a larger learning community.
- Initiating contact with potential candidates
- Attending seasonal tournaments, showcases, and practices to identify and recruit potential candidates.
- Building and expanding a regional and national network of professionals in the ice hockey world at the club, secondary, and collegiate levels.
- Being a role model:
- On and off the ice, in demeanor, presentation, and communication.
- Bring outside, real-world, and relevant resources to aid in the development of student-athletes.
- Promoting and advocating for student-athletes in the college admissions landscape.
- Partnering well with other adults in the community, including co- and assistant coaches, sub-varsity coaches, athletic department members, and school administrative team members.
The successful Tilton employee will:
- Embrace an initiative-driven faculty culture focused on advancing Tilton School's mission.
- Pursue an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and relevant research in adolescent learning and development.
- Possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and perspectives.
- Enjoy collaborating with colleagues across all areas and aspects of school life.
- Invest in the community and participate in the lives of our student-athletics beyond the athletic realm.
- Convey patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and optimism in their work with adolescents, faculty, and parents.
- Commit to self-reflection, to work independently, and to pursue professional growth and learning opportunities.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and interest in working with teenagers
To Apply
Full-Time School Year Candidates: Candidates applying for the position as part of a teaching or administrative vacancy should be prepared to also take on other school-wide. As a residential school, Tilton considers the work of faculty broadly, and we engage with students both during and beyond the academic day. Full-time faculty at Tilton can expect to contribute two seasons in the co-curricular and/or athletic program, serve as a student advisor, and to be responsible for weekly evening and monthly weekend supervisory duties.
Candidates applying for a full-time position should submit their materials including a cover letter, resume and potential list of references to: employment@tiltonschool.org using "Hockey & [Name of Subject Matter]" in the subject line.