Head Ice Hockey Coach

The Ice Hockey Coach is a 12-month, full-time position that is responsible for all organizational, administrative, and coaching duties of the ACHA Division I Hockey program, including practice and skill session planning, organization, game schedules, video coordination, game management, recruiting coordination, budgeting, and compliance with all OHIO University and ACHA regulations. The Ice Hockey Coach also provides oversight of the Bird Arena Adult Hockey League (BAHL) program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage and lead the Ohio University ACHA Division I Ice Hockey program and supervise Assistant Ice Hockey Coach.
• Create a competitive schedule for each season by managing contracts with opposing teams and organizing game day operations, including but not limited to referees, scorekeepers, media ticket operations, game broadcast and other game day operations as necessary.
• Establish and maintain a positive culture that values and prioritizes accountability, learning and development, and student-athlete well-being.
• Coordinate with staff for effective risk management and safety practices throughout the rink and hockey programs.
• Maintain quality and inventory of team equipment needed to be successful.
• Identify potential OHIO Hockey recruits and develop recruiting schedule.
• Provides leadership, and guidance, and promotes teamwork, accountability, and integrity. Develops and maintains working relationships with university staff and positively influences and motivates student staff.
• Commits to the intentional and ongoing professional development of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3 years of experience.
• 1 year of managerial experience.