Mens Hockey Club Coach - Lead Player Growth

Albright College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Albright College seeks an energetic, experienced Men’s Ice Hockey Club Coach to lead the program, recruit student-athletes, and foster a positive team culture aligned with the college mission.

The role includes coaching, player development, budgeting, travel, scheduling, and fundraising, working with the Director of Athletics to build a sustainable, competitive hockey experience for students.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in ice hockey.
• Knowledge of ice hockey skills, strategy, player development, and team management.
• Strong organizational 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 practices 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

Ice hockey knowledge

Recruiting

Team management

Communication skills

Scheduling

Driver's license

Job description

Albright College seeks an energetic, experienced Men’s Ice Hockey Club Coach to lead the program, recruit student-athletes, and foster a positive team culture aligned with the college mission.

The role includes coaching, player development, budgeting, travel, scheduling, and fundraising, working with the Director of Athletics to build a sustainable, competitive hockey experience for students.