Women’s Ice Hockey Head Coach

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

2d•$73,912 - $86,231

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University's (WestConn) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the position of Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach. WestConn is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WestConn is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community. WestConn is a Division III school and a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Associations (NCAA). The Women’s Ice Hockey program, along with the other 21 intercollegiate athletic programs, are members of the Litte East Conference (LEC), while the football program is a member of the Landmark Conference. The University belongs to conferences and associations appropriate to the specific athletic activity program. Additional information about the department may be found at https://westconnathletics.com. After operating one year as a club program, this is a new program that will compete at the NCAA level in 2026-2027, which is parallel to when the LEC will sponsor the sport championship. Information on the University may be found at https://www.wcsu.edu. Position Summary: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all aspects of developing a new program and sustaining a women’s ice hockey program that desires to be highly competitive; Providing direction, coordination, and instruction to the WestConn ice hockey team; Specific and defined recruitment and retention of high-quality prospective student-athletes; Supervising assistant coaches; Ensuring compliance with NCAA, LEC, and University policies; Monitor and assisting team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters; Assisting with program promotion and marketing; Representing the Athletic Department at professional, civic, charity, and alumni events; Budget management and fundraising leadership are also required. Candidates must demonstrate a proven aptitude for coaching as illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills, computer skills, and the ability to interact professionally within the department, the campus, and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required
A minimum of three (3) years of successful coaching experience at the collegiate level, preferably at least two (2) years’ experience as a head coach
Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, train, and develop student-athletes
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the Division III student-athlete philosophy is essential
Extensive computer skills required, as is the ability to use Microsoft Office and sport-specific and budget software
Excellent communication skills are also important to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, administrators, faculty, and alumni
The ability to adhere to the NCAA, LEC, University, and Athletics department policies and rules and regulations is required
Must be or able to be certified in First Aid, AED, and CPR

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Developing a new program and sustaining a women’s ice hockey program that desires to be highly competitive
Providing direction, coordination, and instruction to the WestConn ice hockey team
Specific and defined recruitment and retention of high-quality prospective student-athletes
Supervising assistant coaches
Ensuring compliance with NCAA, LEC, and University policies
Monitor and assisting team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters
Assisting with program promotion and marketing
Representing the Athletic Department at professional, civic, charity, and alumni events
Budget management and fundraising leadership