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Seasonal Youth Hockey Coach — Colorado Extreme Hockey Association
Entry-Level | Part-Time, Seasonal | $8,500 per season
About Colorado Extreme
Colorado Extreme develops young hockey players across all age divisions, building skills, confidence, and a love of the game from first strides through competitive hockey.
About the Role
The Youth Hockey Coach works with players in one or more age groups, from Learn to Play/Mite (8U) through 14U, depending on program need. This entry-level role suits someone early in their coaching career with strong fundamentals and enthusiasm for teaching the game. Reports to a Head Coach and/or Director of Coaching.
What You'll Do
- Plan and lead on-ice practices tailored to the age group, following USA Hockey's ADM where applicable
- Teach fundamentals: skating, stick handling, passing, shooting, and game awareness
- Support game-day coaching: bench management, line changes, in-game instruction
- Reinforce sportsmanship, teamwork, and effort over outcome
- Communicate with parents/guardians on progress, schedules, and expectations
- Monitor player safety and equipment; follow all facility/league/USA Hockey protocols
- Collaborate with coaching staff on practice plans, evaluations, and team management
- Assist with off-ice conditioning, video review, or skills clinics as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of hockey fundamentals, rules, and youth skill development
- Comfort working with youth across a range of ages and skill levels
- USA Hockey coaching certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
- Background check and SafeSport certification (or willingness to complete before first session)
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain
- Reliable availability for practices, games, and occasional tournaments, including evenings/weekends
Preferred
- Playing experience at high school, juniors, college, or higher level
- Prior coaching or mentoring experience with youth
- Familiarity with USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM)
Pay: From $8,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
Ability to Commute:
- Carbondale, CO 81623 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $8,500