Coaches Corner

RYHA will reimburse your registration fee and your level certification classes.

Reach out to Kathy Heightland for reimbursement.

The Rochester Youth Hockey Association is seeking volunteer head coaches (both parent and non-parent) for our A/AA youth hockey teams located in Rochester, Minnesota.

Opportunities for competitive pay include both girls and boys youth hockey, age groups U10/Squirt, U12/PeeWee, U15/Bantams, where you will be providing leadership and guidance to student athletes in the Rochester area. Successful candidates will encompass: 

Proven experience in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior:

• Positive, high energy, and committed
• Partners well with parents, staff, community leaders etc. 
• View success not just as winning, but as helping team members to reach goals 
• Previous high level of playing or coaching experience

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Ability to coach to in all aspects of hockey operations that include but are not limited to; practice planning, skill development, video review, practice and game schedule arrangements, 
• Ability to engage with players and families appropriately on-ice and off-ice. 
• Ability to commit to 3-4 practice/games a week on average, including some weekend availability due to tournaments.
• Participate and collaborate across organization for player development opportunities 

Coaching Requirements:

• Register for a USA Hockey number
• Complete any required USA Hockey coaching certification courses
• Complete age appropriate module(s)
• Complete your SafeSport Certification (required annually)
• Complete your USA Hockey Background check (required every other year)

Coaches Compensation:

• Up to $5000 for non-parent coaches only
• Exact compensation is based on experience and qualifications and will be determined by Hockey Advisory, Boys and Girls Unit Directors
• Reimbursement for lodging at away tournaments is also provided