Women's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach & Recruiting Lead

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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

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