Head Coach of Women's Ice Hockey

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Description

Rivier University, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, seeks a dynamic leader to join the Athletics department as our Head Coach of Women’s Ice Hockey. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach will be charged with the administration and oversight of an NCAA Division III hockey program that participates in the MASCAC beginning in 2024. This is a full-time position with the additional responsibilities associated with game management and creating a comprehensive student-athlete experience. The successful candidate should have a proven ability to recruit and develop student-athletes and have a strong commitment to the Division III philosophy and the Rivier mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct all aspect of coaching varsity ice hockey team
• Recruit qualified student-athletes in cooperation with Admissions staff
• Plan and conduct practice sessions
• Coach team at all home and away games
• Become familiar with and adhere to all NCAA and Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference rules
• Assume primary responsibility for first aid when a trainer is unavailable
• Attend Athletic Awards Ceremony and other department functions as assigned
• Coordinate all department student work study positions
• Game Manager when assigned
• Assist the Director of Athletics with NCAA and MASCAC compliance related items
• Assist with all-conference business as needed

Description

Rivier University, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, seeks a dynamic leader to join the Athletics department as our Head Coach of Women’s Ice Hockey. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach will be charged with the administration and oversight of an NCAA Division III hockey program that participates in the MASCAC beginning in 2024. This is a full-time position with the additional responsibilities associated with game management and creating a comprehensive student-athlete experience. The successful candidate should have a proven ability to recruit and develop student-athletes and have a strong commitment to the Division III philosophy and the Rivier mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct all aspect of coaching varsity ice hockey team
• Recruit qualified student-athletes in cooperation with Admissions staff
• Plan and conduct practice sessions
• Coach team at all home and away games
• Become familiar with and adhere to all NCAA and Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference rules
• Assume primary responsibility for first aid when a trainer is unavailable
• Attend Athletic Awards Ceremony and other department functions as assigned
• Coordinate all department student work study positions
• Game Manager when assigned
• Assist the Director of Athletics with NCAA and MASCAC compliance related items
• Assist with all-conference business as needed
• Assist with administration of recreation/intramural activities as needed

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required. Master’s preferred
• Previous coaching at the collegiate level required
• Willingness to work with Admissions staff to actively recruit qualified student-athletes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Energy and motivation to develop and maintain a quality program
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Commitment to women’s sports, NCAA Division III philosophy, MASCAC philosophy
• Willingness to contribute as a team member to the athletics staff and to the Rivier University community
• Valid Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

Please note travel is required to and from games with occasional overnight travel. Travel is also expected for recruitment purposes. Physical demands of the position include eye-hand, mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and the ability to bend, stoop, walk, talk, and sit.

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