Men's Ice Hockey Club Coach & Program Lead

Albright College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Albright College invites applications for a full-time Men’s Ice Hockey Club Coach. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of the club program, including player development, recruitment, budgeting, travel, facilities coordination, and fostering a positive team culture.

The role will involve working closely with the Director of Athletics and campus partners to establish and maintain a sustainable, competitive program that supports student-athletes both academically and athletically.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in ice hockey.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ice hockey skills, strategy, player development, and team management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and develop college-age student-athletes.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the hockey schedule.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet College requirements for driving College vehicles, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct effective practices designed to develop individual skills, team systems, physical preparation, and overall hockey performance.
• Coach all scheduled games and competitions.
• Develop game plans, scouting reports, practice plans, and team strategies.
• Evaluate student-athlete performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, competitive, and academically supportive team environment.
• Support the personal and leadership development of student-athletes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting strategy for prospective student-athletes.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit qualified student-athletes who are a strong fit for Albright College.
• Establish relationships with high school, junior, prep, and club hockey programs, coaches, organizations, and other hockey contacts.
• Develop strategies to retain student-athletes and maintain a healthy and engaged roster.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the men's ice hockey club program.
• Develop and maintain the team’s annual competition schedule in coordination with the Director of Athletics.
• Coordinate practices, games, travel, transportation, and other team activities.
• Coordinate with the appropriate campus offices regarding student-athlete eligibility, registration, travel, purchasing, risk management, and other administrative matters.
• Manage program equipment, uniforms, supplies, and inventory.
• Coordinate with off-campus ice facilities and other hockey-related vendors and partners.
• Develop and manage the annual men’s ice hockey operating budget in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
• Monitor program expenditures and operate within established College policies and budget parameters.
• Identify opportunities to generate additional resources for the program through fundraising, sponsorships, alumni engagement, camps, clinics, and other approved activities.
• Assist the Athletics Department with identifying and securing financial resources to support the continued growth of the program.
• Promote academic achievement and encourage student-athletes to take full advantage of the academic resources available at Albright College.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and communicate concerns appropriately with Athletics and campus personnel.
• Encourage student-athletes to develop leadership, time-management, communication, and other skills that contribute to success beyond athletics.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model for members of the team.
• Attend Athletics Department meetings and other required College meetings.
• Participate in Athletics Department initiatives and institutional events as assigned.
• Assist with other Athletics Department responsibilities during periods when the hockey program is not competing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Skills

Coaching experience in ice hockey

Ice hockey knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Recruitment and mentoring

Availability evenings/weekends

Driver's license

Job description

Albright College invites applications for a full-time Men’s Ice Hockey Club Coach. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of the club program, including player development, recruitment, budgeting, travel, facilities coordination, and fostering a positive team culture.

The role will involve working closely with the Director of Athletics and campus partners to establish and maintain a sustainable, competitive program that supports student-athletes both academically and athletically.