Head Coach, Women's D2 Club Ice Hockey

Robert Morris University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Head Coach, Women’s D2 Club Ice Hockey is a part-time position not eligible for University benefits. Work hours are limited to 950 per calendar year and less than 29 hours per week on a regular basis. The University is a proud member of the ACHA with successful hockey programs at the Men’s D1 and D3 levels. The team practices 2-3 times per week and plays games most weekends during the season. There are 3-5 travel weekends during the season which include Fridays.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Five (5) years coaching experience at competitive travel, junior, intercollegiate level and above required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be willing and able to collaborate well with coaches from the other teams within the program and with contacts at the league and institution.
Ability to drive or have reliable transportation to travel on behalf of the University.
Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel on behalf of the University is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching ice hockey at the junior or collegiate level or higher preferred.
Experience playing at the junior or collegiate level or higher preferred.
Experience recruiting competitive, elite-level athletes preferred.
USA Hockey Coaching Certification Level 3 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan, lead and run all team meetings, practices and games.
Manage a team budget, team operations, equipment needs, and roster development.
Responsible for video breakdown, game preparation and team management.
Coordinate with the ACHA to maintain standing and ensure team and player compliance.
Responsible for recruiting quality student-athletes who can compete at the ACHA level.
Coordinate the team game schedule externally with other teams and internally with the Island Sports Center (ISC).
Coordinate all away games including travel, hotels and meals (must be able to travel with team to away games).
Coordinate all home game activities with managers for referees, EMT’s, score-keeping, clock work, game protocols, game programs and tickets.
Responsible for leading player development and advancement.
Responsible for coordinating with the General Manager of Club Hockey for team and hockey program purposes.
Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, developing and reviewing performance of Assistant Coaches and game day managers.
Participation in team functions.
On occasion may need to drive on behalf of the University.
All other duties as assigned.