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Assistant Coach - All Levels
Join the Glenview Stars Coaching Staff
The Glenview Stars Hockey Club is seeking passionate, energetic, and player-centered Assistant Coaches to join our coaching staff for the 26/27 season.
To apply, interested candidates should submit:
- Hockey resumé
- Brief coaching philosophy
- Coaching certifications (if applicable)
- Two coaching or professional references
Applications will be reviewed as they are received; please send to hockeydirector@glenviewstars.org
The Glenview Stars are one of Illinois' premier Tier II hockey organizations, committed to developing skilled hockey players, outstanding teammates, and high-character young people. We are looking for coaches who are excited to teach, learn, and make a lasting impact on our players both on and off the ice.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach in planning and delivering engaging, high-quality practices.
- Support player development through individual feedback and small-group instruction.
- Coach games while maintaining a positive, competitive, and development-focused environment.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship.
- Build positive relationships with players, parents, and fellow coaches.
- Attend practices, games, team meetings, and club coaching development sessions.
- Uphold all USA Hockey, AHAI, and Glenview Stars policies and standards.
Who We're Looking For
Ideal candidates will:
- Have previous playing and/or coaching experience.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Be enthusiastic about teaching and developing young athletes.
- Embrace modern player development principles and be eager to continue learning.
- Work collaboratively within a coaching staff.
- Be dependable, organized, and professional.
Qualifications
- USA Hockey coaching certification (or willingness to obtain before the season begins).
- Current USA Hockey registration, SafeSport certification, background screening, and age-specific coaching module completion (or ability to complete before the season).
- Playing experience at the high school, junior, collegiate, or professional level is an asset but not required.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to coach within one of the Chicago area's most respected Tier II organizations.
- A collaborative coaching environment focused on continuous education and mentorship.
- Access to player development resources and coaching support.
- Competitive coaching compensation based on team level, experience, and responsibilities.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of young hockey players.
Our Coaching Philosophy
At the Glenview Stars, we want to win championships, but believe hockey is about far more than wins and losses. We strive to develop players who are skilled, intelligent, resilient, and passionate about the game while fostering character, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of hockey.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received; please send to hockeydirector@glenviewstars.org