Sioux Falls Youth Hockey is seeking applicants for Head Coach at the Varsity level for the 2024-25 Flyers youth hockey season.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Director of Hockey on and through the entire high school tryout process
• Attending and overseeing Varsity team practices, film sessions, games, and tournaments
• Setting up and providing video review sessions with Assistant Coaches and athletes
• Creating a specific, season-long practice and development plan appropriate for
• high school athletes with explicit focus on:
  • building a growth mindset conducive to positive personal growth and change
  • engaging in challenging skill development which will elevate the team’s ability to compete;
  • supporting the SFYHA mission statement and organizational values
• Performing any other duties as requested by the Director of Hockey

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the personal and competitive success of the high school athletes
• Coaching or playing experience at advanced level (e.g. JR or DI/DIII collegiate level) is viewed as an asset
• Planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the schedule requires
• Candidates must pass a background check and complete SafeSport training.
• USA Hockey Coaching Certification is also required.

Compensation :

• Salary, to be determined, is paid in installments throughout the season – negotiable for candidates with advanced qualifications or who assist with additional duties within SFYHA
• Reimbursement for actual hotel costs; mileage reimbursement and meal per diem at pre-established rates
• Professional development:
  • conceptual and tactical hockey specific training and
  • coaching development not limited to interpersonal communication and leadership

If interested, please email Director of Hockey Dan Houck at coachhouck@sfflyers.com