Coaches Corner - Getting Started

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

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