Ice Hockey Program Director

Indian Creek School•Crownsville, MD

About The Position

Indian Creek School in Crownsville, Maryland, is launching ice hockey as a varsity sport and seeks an experienced, energetic, and visionary Ice Hockey Program Director to guide the program beginning in the 2027–2028 school year and toward full participation in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). The director will build the program from its inception, establishing its culture, identity, competitive standards, and long-term sustainability while recruiting, retaining, and developing high school student-athletes. During the first one to two years, competition may primarily take place in a club or developmental league as the roster develops; the School may support league participation in the inaugural season if enough competitive players are available. The director will create and execute a multi-year recruitment and player-development strategy to establish a sustainable, competitive program by the opening of the School’s new on-campus ice rink. Working with the Athletic Department, Admissions Office, School leadership, and regional hockey community, the director will attract mission-appropriate student-athletes, develop players, increase program visibility, and build a pathway to successful MIAA competition. The position also involves building relationships with youth and club hockey organizations, establishing traditions and standards, and creating a high-quality hockey experience that supports athletic development and Indian Creek School’s mission and values. The Ice Hockey Program Director provides leadership, supervision, and organization for the School’s Ice Hockey Program and carries out the objectives of the athletic program in accordance with School guidelines and the Athletic Department Philosophy. Responsibilities span year-round program planning and administration, pre-season preparation, in-season team supervision and coaching operations, and end-of-season evaluation and planning. Candidates must pass federal and state background checks and comply with the MSDE Employment History Review. The season stipend is $7,500.

Requirements

Candidates must pass a federal and state background check.
Candidates must comply with the MSDE Employment History Review.
Provide proof of Red Cross, First Aid, and CPR certification, as well as other required training.
Ensure coaching staff complete all required training before the season begins.

Responsibilities

Formulate objectives for the upcoming sport season.
Keep abreast of new ideas and techniques through clinics, workshops, research, and encouraging other coaches to do the same.
Remain knowledgeable about sport rules and regulations and changes to them.
Follow MIAA/IAAM guidelines for out-of-season practices and Indian Creek School rules and regulations.
Remain active in professional organizations such as the state coaches’ association.
Select and maintain equipment and keep an accurate inventory.
Implement and execute a vision for a sustainable program spanning grades 6–12.
Develop and execute a plan to recruit mission-appropriate student-athletes to Indian Creek School.
Assist the Athletic Director as needed.
Collaborate with Admissions to identify and recruit mission-appropriate student-athletes.
Work with the Athletic Director to ensure all positions in the Ice Hockey program are staffed.
Assist the Athletic Trainer in ensuring all athletes are cleared to participate.
Review School policies on injury reporting and insurance procedures.
Select and instruct team managers on equipment and facility care and assigned duties.
Confirm arrangements for bus and van trips with the Athletic Director.
Conduct a pre-season parent meeting and explain season rules, regulations, and expectations.
Organize a pre-season meeting with the complete Ice Hockey staff.
Provide the Athletic Director with proof of Red Cross, First Aid, and CPR certification and other required training.
Ensure coaching staff complete all required training before the season starts.
Oversee ongoing care of equipment and facilities.
Exercise supervisory control over all phases of teams in the program.
Organize and schedule regular practices to develop athletes’ potential.
Apply discipline firmly and positively in accordance with athletic policy.
Ensure facility regulations are understood and enforced.
Emphasize safety precautions and use accepted training and injury procedures.
Conduct oneself and teams ethically at practices and contests.
Report contest outcomes to the media and Athletic Director.
Instruct players on rules, rule changes, ideas, and techniques.
Accompany and work closely with the varsity team and coaches in interscholastic activities.
Attend Athletic Department and league-scheduled meetings.
Arrange the systematic return of school equipment and uniforms and hold athletes responsible for unreturned items.
Recommend student-athletes who have met requirements for athletic letters, certificates, or special awards.
Recommend facility-care and maintenance additions or improvements.
Recommend assistant coaching personnel to the Athletic Director.
Submit recommendations for the next year’s schedule.
Select equipment and recommend purchases.
Maintain team and individual accomplishment records.
Evaluate the past season.