Hockey Assistant Coach

The School District of River Falls is seeking a student centered leader to serve as an assistant hockey coach beginning in the 2026-27 season. Candidates must have the ability to teach and coach all aspects of the game while working cooperatively with the varsity head coach, administrators, parents, student athletes and the community. The candidate must have a strong desire to build a competitive program that develops strong character amongst the program''s athletes, and the ability to motivate student athletes to perform at their personal best.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of hockey skills, skill development, and strategies.

• If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach's education course or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching.

• Current certification (or must obtain within one month of employment) and maintenance of CPR/AED and First Aid certification from a national certifying organization.

• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with head coach, student-athletes, parents.

• Previous coaching/playing experience in hockey at the high school or college level is preferred.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other coaches in the program.

• Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and supervise the team with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, officials, and safety.

• Demonstrate a coaching and learning philosophy that includes thoughts on the greater role of athletics, competition,school, and community in an educational environment

• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Must have an understanding of WIAA rules and regulations.

Required application materials include a WECAN standard application and question set. Our application process is paperless; emails and hard copies will not be accepted. Two references required.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted and candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the close date of the job posting.

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity to gender role stereotypes), race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap.

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, nate.schurman@rfsd.k12.wi.us. If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101.