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Hockey Coach green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your U.S. employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Coaching experience, national federation credentials, and a verifiable specialty tie your qualifications directly to the prevailing wage determination and recruitment test DOL requires.
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2026-27 Boys JV Head Hockey Coach
JobID: 9650
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching-Hockey
Date Posted:
11/6/2026
Location:
Minnetonka High School (MHS)
Date Available:
11/16/26
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Season Dates:
11/16/26-3/15/27
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, accompany and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.
- Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of coaching an athletic team.
- Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant coaches.
- Work with Director of Activities on specific budget requests and spending as well as fund raising as needed.
- Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs with the Pagel Center Staff.
- Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Student Activities Office, Activities Coordinator or other coaches.
- Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establish and manage activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnetonka Public School Policies as they pertain to the respective sport.
- Follow athletic department policy in ordering equipment, uniforms and supplies for the sport involved; turn in a complete inventory of all equipment at the conclusion of the season.
- Assist the Student Activities Office to maintain complete and accurate records as required (i.e. student physicals, parental consents, attendance forms, insurance records, activity/athletic code forms, etc.).
- Assist the Student Activities Office to prepare a roster of all team members to include numbers, grade level and positions.
- Responsible to verify through the MHS Activities Office that all participants are eligible.
- Report and document with an injury report form for all student major injuries immediately to the trainer, and to the Director of Activities.
- Participate in coaches meeting, PLC's, and pre and post season meetings with the Director of Activities.
- Develop and implement a transformational purpose statement.
- Develop and implement an emergency action plan as directed by the Minnesota State High School League.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
- Understanding of and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
- Knowledge of State, Federal and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
- Evidence of the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members and students.
- Ability to receive work direction.
- Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must possess a coaching license or complete a MSHSL alternative program.
COMPENSATION:
Compensation in accordance with Schedule B of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Not medical or dental insurance benefit eligible.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please upload a letter of interest and resume, attention Ted Schultz, Director of Activities, and submit with your online application.
INTRODUCTION
2026-27 Boys JV Head Hockey Coach
JobID: 9650
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching-Hockey
Date Posted:
11/6/2026
Location:
Minnetonka High School (MHS)
Date Available:
11/16/26
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Season Dates:
11/16/26-3/15/27
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, accompany and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.
- Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of coaching an athletic team.
- Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant coaches.
- Work with Director of Activities on specific budget requests and spending as well as fund raising as needed.
- Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs with the Pagel Center Staff.
- Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Student Activities Office, Activities Coordinator or other coaches.
- Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establish and manage activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnetonka Public School Policies as they pertain to the respective sport.
- Follow athletic department policy in ordering equipment, uniforms and supplies for the sport involved; turn in a complete inventory of all equipment at the conclusion of the season.
- Assist the Student Activities Office to maintain complete and accurate records as required (i.e. student physicals, parental consents, attendance forms, insurance records, activity/athletic code forms, etc.).
- Assist the Student Activities Office to prepare a roster of all team members to include numbers, grade level and positions.
- Responsible to verify through the MHS Activities Office that all participants are eligible.
- Report and document with an injury report form for all student major injuries immediately to the trainer, and to the Director of Activities.
- Participate in coaches meeting, PLC's, and pre and post season meetings with the Director of Activities.
- Develop and implement a transformational purpose statement.
- Develop and implement an emergency action plan as directed by the Minnesota State High School League.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
- Understanding of and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
- Knowledge of State, Federal and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
- Evidence of the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members and students.
- Ability to receive work direction.
- Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must possess a coaching license or complete a MSHSL alternative program.
COMPENSATION:
Compensation in accordance with Schedule B of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Not medical or dental insurance benefit eligible.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please upload a letter of interest and resume, attention Ted Schultz, Director of Activities, and submit with your online application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Hockey Coach
Document your coaching credentials before applying
Gather national federation certifications, playing-career records, and letters from prior clubs or governing bodies now. PERM requires your employer to match your actual qualifications to the job requirements, so gaps in your credential file can stall the prevailing wage determination.
Target employers with organized sponsorship capacity
Professional leagues, NCAA Division I programs, and national governing bodies have HR infrastructure to manage the PERM recruitment test and multi-year filing timeline. Youth clubs and recreational programs rarely do, so filter your search by organizational size and league affiliation before reaching out.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for coaching and sports roles. Knowing which organizations have sponsored before shortens your outreach list and focuses your effort on realistic opportunities.
Verify your wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level based on your SOC code and work location before PERM is filed. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV range for your metro area so you can confirm the offered compensation meets the threshold before signing an offer.
Understand the PERM recruitment test your employer must run
Your employer must advertise the position and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. This process takes roughly 60 to 90 days before the PERM application is submitted to DOL. Anticipate it in your timeline so you aren't caught off guard by the delay between offer and I-140 filing.
Track your priority date if your country faces backlogs
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or complete consular processing. Nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before a date becomes current. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin you can monitor to plan accordingly.
Green Card Hockey Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a hockey coach qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive coaching experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of specialized experience. Your employer's attorney will determine which category fits the specific job description and your credentials before filing PERM with DOL.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a coaching role?
Green card sponsorship is permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The process requires PERM labor certification, in which your employer must run a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no annual lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country numerical limits, so nationals of high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before they can complete their case.
What does the PERM process involve for a hockey coach position?
PERM requires your employer to request a prevailing wage determination from DOL, advertise the position through required channels, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and then submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL for certification. Only after PERM is certified can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The recruitment phase alone typically takes 60 to 90 days, and DOL adjudication adds additional time.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for coaching roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus outreach on professional leagues, NCAA programs, and national governing bodies that have already navigated the PERM process, rather than approaching organizations with no sponsorship track record.
Can I change coaching jobs after my employer files the I-140?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Additionally, once an I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition if you change jobs earlier in the process. These are two distinct protections with different requirements, so consult an immigration attorney before making any move.