Head Varsity Girls’ Hockey Coach

Salary Range: $15,500 - $16,500

Phillips Academy seeks a dedicated and knowledgeable head varsity girls’ hockey coach with a start date of early September 2026.

To be considered for this position you must include a cover letter including your philosophy of coaching in an education-based athletic program.

Responsibilities

The Head Varsity Girls Hockey Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Andover girls’ hockey program, including, but not limited to:

• Planning and leading daily practice sessions, four days per week
• Overseeing all aspects of game day as well as game-day preparations, typically 2-game days per week across the season with occasional 3-game weeks
• Working collaboratively with varsity assistant coaches as well as JV program coaches to encourage program continuity
• Supporting out-of-season training that aligns with all Phillips Academy and NEPSAC policies and standards
• Coordinating with athletic department on all details of team management including but not limited to, travel logistics, food and scheduling
• Cultivating and overseeing a positive team culture
• Promoting the Andover hockey program through social media and website recaps as well as recognition of individual player achievement within NEPSAC or beyond
• Monitoring and prioritizing student-athlete health and wellness
• Working with admission office to support recruitment and matriculation of student-athletes
• As appropriate, partnering with players and college counseling in college athletic recruitment process
  
  

The Strongest Applicants Will Have The Following Qualifications

• Previous hockey coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level
• Demonstrated ability to teach and develop fundamental and advanced hockey skills
• Ability to positively motivate, inspire, and serve as a role model to student-athletes
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment
• Interest in continued professional growth as a coach and educator
  
  

The competitive hockey season runs from late November through early March, with a commitment of approximately 30-35 hours per week (Monday–Saturday). Practice sessions are typically held between 3:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., with midweek and Saturday games. Away games on Wednesday often require an early afternoon (1:30 p.m.) departure from campus with longer away travel schedule to be expected on Saturdays. The hockey teams participates in a multiple-day holiday tournament in late December with overnight stay in local hotel.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.