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Job description
Position: Head Varsity Girls Ice Hockey Coach
Classification: Professional
Status: Full-time/Benefits Eligible
Reports to: Athletic Director
Position Summary
North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) seeks an experienced and dynamic Head Varsity Girls Ice Hockey Coach to lead one of the Academy's most successful athletic programs. This is a unique opportunity to guide a championship-level NEPSAC girls hockey program within a highly regarded independent school community.
Reporting directly to the Athletic Director, the Head Coach will build upon a strong tradition of excellence while continuing to advance the program's competitive success and student-athlete development.
NYA Girls Ice Hockey competes in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) as a member of the Vaillancourt Conference. The program has captured the Vaillancourt Conference Championship in each of the past three seasons (2024, 2025, and 2026) and is recognized for its commitment to competitive excellence, character development, and community.
Essential Functions
The Head Varsity Girls Ice Hockey Coach is responsible for all aspects of the varsity program, including:
Coaching and player development
Practice planning and game preparation
Scheduling and program administration
Recruitment and enrollment support
Leadership development and mentorship of student-athletes
Program growth and strategic planning
The Head Coach will also provide leadership and oversight for the Middle School and Junior Varsity girls hockey programs, fostering a cohesive and developmentally appropriate experience across all levels.
An important component of this role is identifying, recruiting, and supporting mission-aligned student-athletes who will contribute positively to the academic, athletic, and community life of NYA. The Head Coach will work collaboratively with the Athletic and Admission offices to support enrollment and recruitment efforts.
Qualifications
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Athletic Director.
Preferred
A strong understanding of student-athlete development at the secondary school level.
A proven ability to build and sustain a competitive, positive team culture.
Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing student-athletes.
A commitment to students' academic success, character development, and overall well-being.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
The ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, coaches, administrators, and alumni.
A commitment to the mission and values of an independent, college-preparatory school.
Position Details
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. In addition to coaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will contribute to the broader life of the Academy through responsibilities aligned with their experience, interests, and strengths. These may include teaching, residential life, student activities, or other school-based roles.
The position is available immediately in preparation for the academic year and hockey season.
About North Yarmouth Academy
Founded in 1814, North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day and boarding school serving approximately 400 students from toddler through postgraduate. Located in the coastal town of Yarmouth, Maine, NYA is just 10 minutes from Portland and two hours from Boston.
To learn more, visit NYA.org.
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Worksite address
yarmouth, ME, 04096, US
Who can apply
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