Athletics - Director of Hockey Performance

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University seeks a Director of Hockey Performance to develop strength and conditioning programs for its Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey teams. The ideal candidate will have significant coaching experience, a background in exercise science, and a commitment to enhancing athlete performance. This leadership role involves designing training programs, overseeing operations in the arena, and collaborating with existing athletic staff to optimize athlete health and performance. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years’ experience in collegiate hockey strength and conditioning.
• Experience coaching high level hockey athletes.
• CSCS through the NSCA or SCCC through CSCCa.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey.
• Monitor all aspects of sports science within the hockey programs.
• Maintain communication with Athletic Training staff regarding injured athletes.

Skills

Strength and conditioning

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Athletics - Director of Hockey Performance

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in itsBest 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, andBest Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

To apply

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

To design and implement year-round strength and conditioning program for Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey.

• Oversee development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey programs. Programming includes but is not limited to a combination of training for strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning, skill-related drills, mobility, and mental training.
• Assist with scheduling and usage of teams in the Martire Family Arena.
• Monitor all aspects of sports science within the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Programs.
• Responsible for keeping an open line of communication with Athletic Training staff regarding rehabilitation, treatment, and modification of injured student athletes.
• Improve the performance of the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey programs with the pursuit of excellence by supporting and facilitating all aspects of Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Programs.
• Develop any pre/post-game strength and conditioning routines for Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey programs.
• Day-to-day operations include ordering appropriate supplies and working with appropriate personnel to ensure proper equipment maintenance is performed and up to date, posting facility hours and regulations, and maintaining office hours.
• Program development for assigned areas by Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5 or more years’ experience in collegiate hockey strength and conditioning.
• Experience in strength and conditioning coaching high level hockey athletes.
• Experience in strength and conditioning coaching in youth to high school hockey athletes.
• CSCS through the NSCA or SCCC through CSCCa.
• CPR/AED certified.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.