Head Coach, Men’s Hockey

RPI is seeking top candidates to serve as the next Head Coach for Men's Hockey. The successful candidate will organize and direct the Men's Ice Hockey, Division I varsity intercollegiate sports program through the performance of coaching, recruiting, administrative, fundraising, and professional duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five (5) years of experience in a related sport including 2 years of coaching experience.
• Valid US Driver’s License.

Job Duties:

• Coaching/Teaching: Provide the team with the training, instruction, and support to compete at the highest levels while striving to combine passion and competitiveness to create an encouraging, supportive and competitive athletic environment. Utilize team workouts and individual skill sessions to assist students in reaching their potential.
• Program Competitiveness – Conference: Ensure team competitiveness within their league as judged by competitive results (close losses), a winning record (.500 or better). Overall: Ensure team competitiveness within their NCAA Division as judged by competitive results (close losses), a winning record (.500 or better) and a strong strength of schedule.
• NCAA Compliance - Ensure NCAA, conference and department compliance rules and regulations are understood and adhered to. The submission of all necessary tests and forms (annual, recruiting, etc.) should be submitted as per each deadline and any rules violations must be communicated with the Compliance Coordinator immediately.
• Recruiting: Recruit highly qualified student-athletes. Use all methods available such as phone calls, personal visits, off campus evaluations, official (& unofficial) visits, camp evaluations, and electronic communication (email & fax). Communicate all recruiting information to the Office of Enrollment Management in a timely manner.
• Financial Focus: Prepare an annual budget to support the operation of the program. Follow all department procedures and Institute policies regarding advancement of money and the reconciling of trips. Spend within the limits of your ICA, LGR and fundraising budgets. Work with the Assoc AD and Business Manager on all financial matters. Meet fundraising targets and assist Institute Advancement with the cultivation of alumni and supporters of the program.