Head Coach - Boys Varsity Hockey

Head Coach - Boys' Varsity Hockey The Taft School - 4.1 Watertown, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Stakeholder engagement Sports coaching Bachelor's degree Full Job Description The Taft School seeks a head coach for the varsity boys' hockey team for a fall 2026 start date. This role can be combined with any of the full-time teaching vacancies for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is an excellent opportunity to work with students from around the world, gain valuable experience at a leading independent school, as well as to live and work in a supportive professional environment.

Hockey-related duties include:

Coaching games and practices; Designing practice plans; Coordinating responsibilities with assistant coach(es); Coordinating with rink staff; Supporting college placement for student-athletes; Collaborating with the Taft admissions office and college counseling office; and Communicating with various stakeholders, including families.

Specific qualifications include:

Previous high-level coaching experience; Strong interpersonal, communication, and professional skills; and, A desire to work with engaged and motivated student-athletes.

Additional qualifications include:

A demonstrated commitment to the tenets described in the school's Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Portrait of a Learner ; A bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience; The ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of students, employees, and other campus stakeholders to support and expand programmatic and institutional goals; and an interest in joining a residential community that serves a globally-inclusive student body. Authorized to work in the United States of America. In addition to leading the boys' hockey program, the successful candidate will serve as a full-time member of the school's faculty, perform evening duties, and participate in a second season of the school's afternoon program. Full-time, benefits-eligible positions include either campus housing or housing stipend and use of school facilities, including the grounds, athletics center, and dining hall (position-specific and subject to availability). The Taft School is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. It is the policy of The Taft School to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.