Northeastern University·Boston, Massachusetts
The Assistant Coach is responsible for developing player skills for skaters and goalies through drills and practice supervision. The role also involves managing game-day operations, ensuring participant safety, and collaborating with student leaders to achieve team goals.
About the Opportunity
The Assistant Coach position supports the Men's Club Ice Hockey program within the Department of Recreational Sports at Northeastern University, reporting to the Associate Director of Club Sports and Head Coach Pat Hanlon. This role is responsible for developing participant sport skills, supervising games and practices, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all club participants. The Assistant Coach works closely with club officers and student leaders to establish team goals while upholding all University and Club Sport rules, regulations, and sportsmanship standards. This position requires evening and weekend availability, including travel to off-campus matches and events.
This position is paid with a yearly stipend of $3,000.
Develop and improve participant sport skills, creating drills and running practices with emphasis on player development for both skaters and goalies
Attend and supervise a majority of games and practices, including evenings and weekends; approximately 1–3 games per weekend and 2 night practices per week
Communicate with the Associate Director of Club Sports on issues related to the club, including travel, injuries, equipment, and administrative tasks; submit weekly timesheets and promote good sportsmanship on and off the ice
Ensure safety of all participants, monitor environmental conditions of playing surfaces, and ensure Injury Reports are completed and submitted to the Assistant Director of Club Sports within 24 hours of each incident
Collaborate with club officers to establish and achieve team goals, support student leaders, and allow students to take on as much administrative responsibility as possible
Adhere to travel guidelines set forth by the Department of Transportation and Parking and the Department of Recreational Sports when accompanying the club to off-campus matches and events
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet the goals and mission of the University, Recreation, and the Club Sport Program
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ [https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/] for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate: stipend
Preferred candidates have prior coaching experience at the varsity high school level or higher and have played hockey at a competitive collegiate or professional level. Knowledge of USA Hockey and ACHA rules is highly desired along with the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Market context
Men’s assistant club hockey coach roles in Massachusetts often draw interest from candidates with prior varsity or higher coaching experience and competitive collegiate or professional playing backgrounds. These positions are competitive because employers typically want strong USA Hockey and ACHA rule knowledge, plus availability for evenings and weekends; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your schedule flexibility and highlight both coaching and playing experience in your materials.