Director of Operations Men's Ice Hockey

Penn State University • Benner Township, PA

6d • $56,200 - $89,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division 1 and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking a Director of Hockey Operations (Director of Operations 2) for the Men’s Ice Hockey program under the general supervision of the Head Coach. This is a non-coaching position which will coordinate the operational aspects of the Men’s Ice Hockey program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity in computer programming and with Catapult is desirable

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the budget, which includes considerations of revenue sharing, scholarship amounts, and payments pertaining to Name Image and Likeness programs.
• Coordinate with the Pegula Staff and Morgan Academic Center staff regarding all scheduling needs for athletes and facilities
• Hire and manage student managers
• Work with the Hockey Equipment Manager regarding budgets and contracts related to apparel and equipment
• Coordinate camps
• Events management, schedule non-conference and tournament games, act as a liaison to conference and other departments within Penn State Athletics including the Office of Compliance
• Compile team related stats
• Plan, coordinate, and execute year-long travel plans; handle the arrangement of team practice scheduling
• Coordinate team community service activities
• Assist with the coordination of official and unofficial visits, support recruiting efforts wherever necessary
• Organize all aspects of video content from practices and games; provide analytics and analysis of the information captured from video; provide coaches and athletes with clips and other information as needed to fully utilize video package; familiarity in computer programming and with Catapult is desirable
• Assist with alumni relations, development, and the Friends of Penn State Men’s Hockey, as needed, and directed by the head coach

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior