Assistant Coach, Women's Ice Hockey

Dartmouth College

Hanover (NH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an Assistant Coach for Women’s Ice Hockey to support coaching staff in planning, recruiting, and promoting a competitive program within NCAA and Ivy League standards. The role emphasizes game strategy, player development, and effective recruitment at a high-academic institution.

The ideal candidate has Division I playing or coaching experience, strong hockey knowledge, and the ability to recruit top student-athletes while upholding Dartmouth’s commitments to academics and

Qualifications

6+ years of ice hockey experience at collegiate level or higher.
Strong knowledge of ice hockey skills and strategies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants.
Significant recruiting experience.
Must possess valid driver's license for recruiting travel.
Experience as a Division I player or coach.
Successful recruiting experience at Division I level.

Responsibilities

Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the women’s ice hockey team.
Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance coaching staff.
Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
Teaches hockey skills and strategies to student-athletes during practices and games; evaluates performance.
Counsels student-athletes and consults with head coach and College staff for issue resolution.
Serves as Recruiting Coordinator and develops overall recruiting plan and priorities.
Identifies qualified students, travels to evaluate prospects, and maintains recruiting records.

Skills

Ice hockey coaching

Recruiting experience

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Division I experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Information

Posting date 07/15/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 0613001

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Coach, Women's Ice Hockey

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire.

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the women’s ice hockey program within NCAA , Ivy League, ECAC and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the women’s ice hockey program by providing important recommendations and suggestions to the head coach (regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc.) as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the women’s ice hockey program to constituents).

Description

The ideal candidate will have had played hockey at the Division I level, plus have some Division I coaching experience recruiting at a high-academic institution. Come join the dynamic and innovative staff and be a part of a new chapter for Dartmouth women’s hockey, rooted in competitive excellence and academic achievement.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

6 years relevant ice hockey experience at the collegiate level or higher (combination of playing and/or coaching).
Strong knowledge of ice hockey skills and strategies.
Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
Significant recruiting experience.
Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license to accommodate recruiting and responsibilities.

Experience as a Division I player or coach.
Successful recruiting experience at the Division I level.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Maura Crowell, Head Coach, Women's Ice Hockey

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Instructions

Under Additional Documents, please upload a list of references and include their contact information.

Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the women’s ice hockey team.
Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.
Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
Teaches hockey skills and strategies to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice.
Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 60

Description

Serves as the program’s Recruiting Coordinator and facilitates the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities.
The assistant coach assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for: a) identifying qualified students and talented athletes; b) communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; c) traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; d) organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects; e) maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA , and f) staying abreast of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Description

Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA , ECAC and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA , ECAC and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.
Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the women’s ice hockey program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
Identifies and negotiates with potential opponents in contributing to the development of a competitive schedule
Works and directs the department’s travel coordinator to set team travel plans.
Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding the women’s ice hockey program.
Works with others in department to maintain and oversee Thompson Arena (ice hockey rink).
Promotes Dartmouth and the women’s ice hockey program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches and community involvement.
Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the women’s ice hockey program in an exemplary fashion.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

-- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

-- Performs other duties as assigned

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- HigherEdMilitary
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn’s Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:
- NCAA Marketplace
- DI Ticker/CollegeSports.com
- Collegiate Sports Connect/csconnect.live
- NACDA
- Women Leaders in Sports
- College Sports Communications
- Intercollegiate/WinAD
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)

* How many years of NCAA coaching experience do you have?
- None
- 1-2 years
- 2-5 years
- More than 5 years
* How many years of NCAA playing experience do you have?
- None
- 1-2 years
- 2-5 years
* Have you had experience recruiting high-academic student-athletes?
- No, no recruiting experience at the college level or for high-academic recruits
- Yes, at the Division I level
- Yes, at the Division III level
- Yes, at another level
* Are there any hockey systems you’re especially comfortable teaching independently? If so, which ones?
- None
- Offensive Zone
- Defensive Zone
- Special Teams
* Which video analysis tools have you used, and which ones do you feel confident using to review, edit, and tag game or practice footage?
- Hudl
- Xos
- Other