Director of Hockey Operations

EXPIRED

The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the schools academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 35 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.

Position Summary

The Director of Hockey Operations assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including, recruiting, contest scheduling, supervising sports personnel, coordinating its travel itineraries, budget management, coordinating logistics including team meals, buses, video and meeting rooms and film exchange, and ensuring program compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. The Director of Hockey Operations will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques; insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication.

Essential Functions

Handling the programs daily hockey operations, coordinating its travel logistics, and overseeing the teams student managers, monitoring the academic progress of student athletes.

• Coordinating all meals that occur for the team at home and on the road.
• Running and supporting all aspects of video needs of the program as it pertains to software, hardware and video execution in-game and out of game.
• Assisting with video editing systems, providing game day management, managing the budget, contest scheduling and monitoring study tables.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University and the Department of Athletics and Recreations Code of Ethics.
• Achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes.
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking, and listening abilities.

The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the schools academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 35 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.

Position Summary

The Director of Hockey Operations assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including, recruiting, contest scheduling, supervising sports personnel, coordinating its travel itineraries, budget management, coordinating logistics including team meals, buses, video and meeting rooms and film exchange, and ensuring program compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. The Director of Hockey Operations will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques; insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication.

Essential Functions

Handling the programs daily hockey operations, coordinating its travel logistics, and overseeing the teams student managers, monitoring the academic progress of student athletes.

• Coordinating all meals that occur for the team at home and on the road.
• Running and supporting all aspects of video needs of the program as it pertains to software, hardware and video execution in-game and out of game.
• Assisting with video editing systems, providing game day management, managing the budget, contest scheduling and monitoring study tables.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University and the Department of Athletics and Recreations Code of Ethics.
• Achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes.
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking, and listening abilities.
• Exhibiting supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuing sport program goals established by the Head Coach Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes.
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge.
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Division.
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with demonstrated exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with demonstrated exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to support high academic standards and to motivate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in hockey operations.
• Master’s degree
• Experience at the Division 1 level

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Varies with the varsity season. Evenings, weekends and some travel.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 14, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 12.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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