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MEGA Goalie Coach

Dark Horse Athletics

Plymouth, MinnesotaFull-time$45k – $55kPosted Oct 6, 2026

Job description

About MEGA Goaltending MEGA Goaltending is one of the nation’s premier goalie development programs and a division of the MAP / FHIT / MEGA Hockey family. For more than 15 years, we’ve trained goalies across all levels—from beginners to high-level high school, junior, college, and professional athletes. We offer:

  • State-of-the-art training facilities (on-ice + full off-ice gyms)
  • A professional environment surrounded by specialists (goalie, skills, strength, admin)
  • Career growth pathways (part-time → full-time → leadership)
  • A strong development culture and long-term job stability If you’re passionate about teaching, developing, and inspiring goaltenders — we want to meet you.

Position Summary

The Full-Time Goalie Coach is responsible for delivering elite on-ice and off-ice goalie training, building development plans, evaluating goalies, and providing ongoing in-season feedback including video IQ sessions. This role includes coaching, communication with families, and helping grow our goaltending community. This is not a seasonal position — it's a long-term coaching career pathway within one of the most respected goalie development programs in the U.

S. What You’ll Do On-Ice Coaching Responsibilities:

  • Lead goalie training sessions for a wide range of ages and skill levels
  • Create and execute structured practice plans tailored by age, skill, and season
  • Demonstrate proper technique on the ice (must be able to skate and shoot effectively)
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality technical instruction
  • Maintain a positive, motivating learning environment
  • Train and oversee part-time/seasonal support coaches Off-Ice / Development Responsibilities:
  • Build individualized goalie development plans
  • Deliver video breakdowns and IQ sessions
  • Evaluate goalies and provide expert performance feedback
  • Track progress through the season
  • Communicate professionally with parents, players, and association partners Program Support Responsibilities:
  • Assist with MAP/FHIT preview tournaments, clinics, and events
  • Help grow the program by evaluating and recruiting new goalies
  • Support association in-season goalie clinics
  • Maintain facility cleanliness and safety standards Minimum Requirements To be considered, applicants must meet ALL core requirements :
  • Played or coached at a High School, Junior, College, or Professional level
  • Ability to demonstrate goalie movements on-ice , teach techniques, and shoot with accuracy
  • Strong command presence on the ice (clear communication, ability to lead groups)
  • Ability to motivate, inspire, and build relationships with goalies
  • Basic technology skills (email, iPad, video analysis, Google Drive)
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States (we have no visa sponsorship available) Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous goalie coaching experience (private lessons, camps, associations, etc.)
  • Strength & conditioning familiarity
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to provide a first-class athlete experience
  • Experience with video review or game analysis What We Offer
  • $45,000–$55,000 starting annual salary + bonuses
  • Health benefits + PTO
  • Access to three elite training facilities
  • Growth opportunities to senior coach or director roles
  • Equipment discounts
  • Supportive team environment with specialists in every discipline
  • Long-term career path within a stable, industry-leading organization Schedule
  • Full-time (weekday + weekend coaching as needed)
  • Year-round position How to Apply Apply through Indeed or directly at: https://darkhorseathletics.bamboohr.com/careers

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