Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the University to plan, organize, implement and follow up on an extensive on-going recruiting effort through written, verbal and personal contact with student-athletes and their families.
• Oversee compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
• Oversee the appointments and supervision of the assistant coaches and support staff for the ice hockey program
• Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athletes' performances, personal and leadership development:

1. Strategically plan and execute scheduling as well as travel arrangements of conference and non-conference games and tournaments to advance the ice hockey program and maximize use of financial resources while maintaining an awareness of time demands on student-athletes
2. Prepare student-athletes for competition through thorough analysis and breakdown of scheduled conference and non-conference opponents
3. Develop, recommend and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs
4. Recommend and enforce discipline of student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and misconduct
5. Cultivate alumni and other constituents to further goals of the ice hockey program, athletics department, and University

• Oversee budget and resource management for the ice hockey program
• Coordinate athletic events and programs are planned intentionally to enhance campus community and school pride
• Ensure proper safety precautions are followed, at-all-times
• Ensure adherence to rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies (University, and NCAA)
• Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, other coaches and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department
• Work with other students, faculty and staff to support the retention of student-athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards, support the academic, personal and leadership development of its students
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred with a minimum of 2 years of full-time coaching experience in the college level
• Computer proficiency
• Valid driver's license
• Experience working with a diverse student population