Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
Albright College, a vibrant and growing institution, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head Coach to lead the start-up of its Women’s Ice Hockey program.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up, creating a foundation that will grow into a competitive force within NCAA Division III athletics. The Women’s Ice Hockey Coach will be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the program, including recruiting student-athletes, creating training plans, and overseeing day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Development: Establish and develop the Women’s Ice Hockey program at Albright College. Build a competitive team that will meet NCAA Division III standards in terms of performance and sportsmanship.
- Recruitment: Identify and recruit talented student-athletes to the Women’s Ice Hockey program. Develop and execute a strategic recruiting plan to attract high-caliber athletes to Albright College.
- Training and Coaching: Design and implement effective training programs that emphasize technique, conditioning, and character development. Provide hands-on coaching during practice, competitions, and other team events.
- Team Building: Cultivate a positive and inclusive team culture that fosters student-athlete development both on and off the ice. Encourage leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship.
- Facility Management: Work with our third party to ensure a healthy partnership.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III standards, as well as institutional policies and regulations related to student-athlete eligibility, recruitment, and financial aid.
- Program Administration: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ice hockey program, including budget management, scheduling, assistant coach professional development and coordination with athletic department staff and administration.
- Community Engagement: Represent the hockey program within the Albright College community and the broader athletics community, promoting the team, recruiting efforts, and fundraising initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Proven experience in coaching and/or competing at the collegiate level, preferably in ice hockey.
- Strong recruiting experience and ability to build a team and a program from the ground up.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor student-athletes.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to the values of student-athlete development, academic success, and sportsmanship.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in coaching at the NCAA level.
- Strong connections in the ice hockey community for recruiting purposes.
- Ability to collaborate across departments to develop a cohesive and successful athletic program.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should apply at albright.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.