Jönsson is an assistant coach at Davos, Switzerland.
He was an assistant coach in Växjö between 2016 and 2018 and knows the organization well.
Most people remain while head coach Sam Hallam quits after the season to take over Tre Kronor.
- I have for several years worked towards the goal of becoming head coach and must take the chance when it appears in my home country, Jönsson explains about taking over the champion team Växjö.
This is his first job as head coach.
49-year-old Jönsson took two Olympic golds and two World Cup golds during his playing career.
During his active career, he is mainly associated with Rögle and Färjestad.
He has been assistant coach in Färjestad, Växjö, Örebro and Davos.