Portledge School·Locust Valley, New York
Lead the Grades 5–8 coeducational hockey program by planning and conducting engaging practices for various skill levels. The coach is responsible for teaching fundamental hockey skills while fostering a positive, inclusive environment and promoting sportsmanship.
Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island.
Approximately fifty minutes from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.
Enrolling approximately 515 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community.
We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing the critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world.
Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.
Portledge School seeks an enthusiastic, student-centered Hockey Coach to lead our Grades 5–8 coeducational hockey program. The successful candidate will create a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment that supports student-athletes with a wide range of skating and hockey abilities. This role is part time, temporary, seasonal and reports to the Director of Athletics.
This position is ideal for a coach who is passionate about skill development, fostering a love of the game, and helping young athletes build confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
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Season will start approximately around November 1, 2026 and end approximately around March 15, 2027.
Please apply through the link provided on our Careers Page [https://www.portledge.org/about-us/employment] with your resume and cover letter
Deadline: Position open until filled
Start Date: On or around November 1, 2026
Compensation: $6,250 stipend to be paid throughout the coaching season
Candidates must have previous hockey playing or coaching experience and the ability to develop athletes with diverse skill levels. First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are preferred, along with experience working with middle school students.
Market context
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