San Jose Jr Sharks

The Jr Sharks House League is always looking for volunteer coaches to help out on-ice with practices and head coaching of teams. If you, or someone you know, is interested in coaching in the JSHL alongside our Sharks Ice coaching staff, please review the requirements below and sign up within our Volunteer Coaching registration to get started.

Listed below are the five mandatory prerequisites to coach in the Jr Sharks House League:

1) USA Hockey Membership | Register with USA Hockey as a Coach for the 2023-2024 season | https://membership.usahockey.com

2) USA Hockey National Background Screening | Be in compliance with the USA Hockey Background Screening policy which is valid for two seasons | https://www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen

3) SafeSport Core Training | The SafeSport Core and Refresher Training are each valid for one season | https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

4) Sign Up To Coach In The JSHL | Please complete the JSHL Volunteer Coaching Registration so we have all your correct contact information and run your USA Hockey Membership number through their national registry | https://sjjrsharks.sportngin.com/register/form/624608914 or click on the button link at the bottom of this section.

5) USA Hockey Age Specific Module | Complete the online Age Specific Module for the age division(s) you want to coach | https://www.usahockey.com/agespecificmodules

If you are unsure if you need to do your Background screening, SafeSport or Age Specific Modules, please make sure to complete the JSHL Volunteer Coaching Registration. We can run your USA Hockey Membership number through their national registry to check on what needs attention.

It is highly encouraged that coaches go through coaching certification with the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program. This is a requirement for coaches wanting to coach in NORCAL 8U Jamboree's and travel hockey | https://www.usahockey.com/coachingcertification