About Us
The Fessenden School is an independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. Our mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years, The Fessenden School has been committed to the education of boys, with facilities, curriculum, and programs designed to meet their unique needs.
Position Summary
The Fessenden School seeks an experienced and passionate Varsity Hockey Coach to work with boys in Grades 7–9. The Varsity Hockey Coach will foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth while instilling a strong understanding and appreciation of hockey. The ideal candidate will emphasize the school’s core values of honesty, compassion, and respect while coaching students to develop their skills and character on and off the ice. This is a seasonal position running from December 2nd 2025 - February 27th, 2026, with daily practices held at the Fessenden Ice Rink on our Main Campus.
Position: Varsity Hockey Coach
Status: Part-Time, Seasonal, Exempt
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Schedule: December 2, 2025 - February 27, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Teach and Model Core Values: Inspire students to practice honesty, compassion, and respect through sportsmanship, teamwork, and perseverance.
- Plan and Lead Practices: Oversee daily practices (various times, typically from 4:30-5:40pm), teaching hockey techniques, strategies, and self-care to support physical and mental development.
- Mentor Student-Athletes: Develop relationships with students to build their confidence, resilience, and leadership skills both on and off the ice.
- Collaborate with Assistant Coach: Partner on seating decisions, training plans, equipment maintenance, and race preparation.
- Instill Respect for the Ice: Teach students their responsibilities in the rink, including locker room etiquette, skating safety, and stewardship of the equipment and environment.
- Ensure Safety: Supervise students during practice sessions and competitions
- Drive Team Transportation: Occasionally transport students to and from games in a school van.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience coaching hockey or equivalent experience as a competitive hockey player.
- Strong understanding of hockey technique and game preparation.
- Enthusiasm for working with middle school students and fostering their growth.
- Ability to build meaningful relationships and promote a positive, inclusive team culture.
- Active and valid driver’s license.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of coaching experience.
- Hockey experience at the collegiate level.
- Bachelor Degree Preferred.
Why Join Us?
At The Fessenden School, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative community that values character education, personal growth, and a commitment to excellence. As a Hockey Coach, you will inspire students to achieve their best, build lifelong skills, and learn the value of teamwork and perseverance.
To Apply
Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a resume and cover letter.
The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
