Director of Ice Hockey Scouting/Assistant Coach

University of Massachusetts Lowell•Lowell, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Ice Hockey Coach, the Director of Ice Hockey Scouting/Assistant Coach will play a critical leadership role in identifying, evaluating, and securing high-quality student-athletes who align with the program’s competitive and academic standards. This individual will bring extensive recruiting experience, a proven track record of success, and a keen eye for talent evaluation, contributing directly to roster construction and sustained program success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
4+ years scouting experience within junior, collegiate, or professional hockey
Demonstrated track record of recruiting high-quality student-athletes
Proven history of contributing to team success and building competitive rosters
Strong hockey knowledge with advanced evaluation and projection ability
Keen eye for talent and high-level evaluation skills
Strong work ethic with a commitment to preparation and follow-through
High level of integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff in a team-first environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Nice To Haves

Deep network within hockey recruiting circles
Experience working within a Division I hockey program
Experience using video platforms and analysis tools to evaluate prospective student-athletes
Passion for player development and program building

Responsibilities

Lead all scouting and recruiting efforts, including identification, evaluation, and projection of prospective student-athletes at the junior, prep, and international levels
Build and maintain a comprehensive recruiting database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date evaluations and rankings
Establish and maintain strong relationships with coaches, advisors, and key stakeholders across all levels of hockey
Collaborate effectively with coaching and support staff to strategically construct balanced, competitive rosters
Travel extensively to evaluate talent at games, showcases, and tournaments
Utilize video analysis to supplement in-person evaluations and enhance player assessments
Evaluate both on-ice performance and off-ice characteristics, including character, work ethic, and cultural fit
Contribute to long-term recruiting strategy, including pipeline development and positional planning
Ensure compliance with all NCAA rules and institutional policies related to recruiting
Assist with player skill development and team needs (both on and off ice) when on campus
Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles
Performs other related duties as assigned