Ice Hockey Club Coach

Job no: R-0000002476 Position Title: Ice Hockey Club Coach Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Part time In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $20.00 Rate of pay commensurate with experience Start Date: 09/01/2025 Job Description: Mount Holyoke College is seeking a passionate and experienced coach to lead our Ice Hockey Club. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape a vibrant student-athlete community, fostering both athletic excellence and personal growth. The coach will work collaboratively with student leaders to develop a competitive and inclusive program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coaching & Team Development: Design and lead engaging practices covering fundamental techniques, advanced strategies, rules, conditioning, and safety protocols. Organize and supervise drills, refine individual and team techniques, and simulate game situations to prepare for competition. Set clear expectations for effort and commitment, inspiring student-athletes to achieve their full potential. Work closely with the student board, recognizing their governance of club sports, to make informed decisions and build a unified team. Ensure strict adherence to all safety standards and departmental/facility policies. Attend and actively support the team during all practices and competitions. Collaborate with student leadership to cultivate a team environment that promotes the comprehensive development of student-athletes as individuals, leaders, and athletes. Champion a team culture that prioritizes health, well-being, and safety. Administrative Duties: Assist with competition scheduling and travel logistics, reporting to the Athletics and Student Involvement departments. Help enforce all Risk Management Policies and develop/implement robust safety procedures. Ensure the safety and proper maintenance of all team equipment. Stay current with USA Ice Hockey and American Collegiate Hockey Association rule changes, sport trends, and compliance requirements. Maintain accurate team attendance records and rosters. Serve as the PE Club Course Instructor, certifying PE credits in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director within registrar-specified timelines. Complete any required additional trainings. Qualifications: Demonstrated prior experience playing and/or coaching Ice Hockey. Familiarity with USA Ice Hockey policies and guidelines. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication abilities. A genuine commitment to student-athletes, a passion for the sport, and the ability to effectively coach and motivate. Willingness and ability to actively support and foster a diverse and inclusive team environment. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required. Possess a valid driver's license. Background Checks: Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy. Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include: A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications A complete resume or curriculum vitae For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required. Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity. Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. 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