KYHA Skills Coach

Job Description

Position:                                    Skills Coach

Department:                            Youth Hockey

Reporting To:                           Director, Youth Hockey

Our Purpose:
We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility.

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities. Kraken Community Iceplex serves not only as the official practice facility for the team, but also as a thriving 3-sheet community facility providing skating and hockey programming for all.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring:

The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.  

If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: [email protected].

Position Summary:

The Kraken Youth Hockey Association is seeking a dedicated and experienced Hockey Coach to join our team. This position is responsible for instructing and leading a variety of on-ice programs for participants of all ages, spanning skill levels from beginners to AAA. The ideal candidate will create and implement age- and skill-appropriate drills, lead team practices, clinics, and camps, and demonstrate modern skating techniques. The role also includes maintaining a safe, clean, and family-friendly environment, assisting with customer injuries, and working in varied conditions, including cold temperatures and irregular hours.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of young hockey players in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about coaching and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruct and lead the various on-ice programming at Kraken Youth Hockey Association with high level of detail. Ages 4-21. Beginners – AAA
• Create drills that are age/skill appropriate for team practices
• Lead team practices, clinics, and camps
• Demonstrate and teach modern skating
• Performs other related job functions as assigned
• Work well in team settings and continuously learn about the coaching role
• Maintain a safe, clean, and family-friendly environment
• Assist customers in the event of an injury
• Work in cool temperatures and varied schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ice skate and wear skates for long periods of time
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous track record of coaching experience
• USA Hockey Level 1 Certification
• Current Member of USA Hockey
• Up to date Safesport Certification
• Pass background check
• Own on-ice coaching equipment (skates, gloves, helmet, stick, whistle)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.

Total Rewards Package:

• Compensation:
  • In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the pay range for this position is $30-$50/hour. Actual pay will depend on employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
  • This role is classified as part-time, non-exempt.
  • Overtime eligibility.
• Benefits and Perks
  • Company-paid Orca card
  • Free on-site parking

Working Conditions:

• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.