Job Requisition ID:2061Job Title:Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach Job Type:Regular Full-TimeLocation:Pittsburgh, PA document.RedirectForm.Submit.disabled=false; Job Description:

Job Title: Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach

Position Reports to: Director of Athletics

Position Summary: The Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach, a member of the administrative staff of Chatham University, reports to the Athletics Director. This position directly supervises the assistant coaches and other support personnel.

This position is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the Chatham University Women’s Ice Hockey program. Incumbent works collaboratively within the University to plan, organize, implement and follow up on an extensive on-going recruiting effort through written, verbal and personal contact with student-athletes and their families. Oversee compliance with NCAA and ECHC rules and regulations. Ensure adherence to rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies (Chatham University and NCAA). Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, other coaches and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department. Support University endeavors through attendance at University-wide events and the delivery of collaborative initiatives, programmatic support, advice, and guidance and perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics Director.


Duties and Responsibilities:

•Work collaboratively within the University to plan, organize, implement and follow up on an extensive on-going recruiting effort through written, verbal and personal contact with student-athletes and their families.

•Develop and maintain a competitive program while overseeing compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

•Oversee the appointments and supervision of the assistant coaches and support staff for the ice hockey program.

•Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athletes’ performances, personal and leadership development:

1.Strategically plan and execute scheduling as well as travel arrangements of conference and non-conference games and tournaments to advance the ice hockey program and maximize use of financial resources while maintaining an awareness of time demands on student-athletes.

2.Prepare student-athletes for competition through thorough analysis and breakdown of scheduled conference and non-conference opponents.

3.Develop, recommend and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs.

4.Recommend and enforce discipline of student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and misconduct.

5.Cultivate alumni and other constituents to further goals of the ice hockey program, athletics department, and Chatham University.

•Oversee budget and resource management for the ice hockey program.

•Coordinate athletic events and programs to enhance campus community and school pride.

•Ensure proper safety precautions are followed at all times.

•Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, other coaches and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department. Supports and assists with the game management of other athletic events.

•Work with other students, faculty and staff to support the retention of student-athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards, support the academic, personal and leadership development of its students.

•Support University endeavors and the functions through attendance at University-wide events and the delivery of collaborative initiatives, programmatic support, advice, and guidance.

•Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletics Director.


Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred with a minimum of 2 years of full time coaching experience in the college level, computer proficiency and valid driver’s license.


Physical Requirements:
Hear: Continuous Sit: 5%
Speak: ContinuousStand:30%
See: Continuous with 20/20 acuityWalk:10%
Stoop/Bend/Kneel/Squat: 10%Write:5%
Use telephone: 15%Push/Pull: 3%
Use computer: 15%
Reach above shoulders: 2%
Fine hand manipulation: 5%