What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Hockey Director position at Ferris State University?
Job Summary
As the Head Hockey Coach at Ferris State University, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all aspects of the Division 1 Varsity Hockey program. This includes recruiting, practice planning, student-athlete development, student athlete retention, monitoring of academic progress, assisting in promoting team and enhancing ticket sales, fundraising, summer camp, and dealing professionally with all media obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Exhibit strong leadership and professionalism in dealing with student-athletes, maintaining integrity beyond reproach, and fostering a motivating environment while operating a program with a high degree of discipline and accountability.
- Work collaboratively within the Athletic Department and campus community to develop and implement daily practice and game plans, supporting and monitoring student athletes' academic success.
- Supervise Assistant Coaches, conduct programs with honesty and integrity per NCAA and CCHA rules, and work with Strength and Conditioning Coach to monitor individual player and team success.
- Coordinate game scheduling and team travel, manage budget, expenditures, purchasing, and scholarship allocation processes, and coordinate fundraising, camps, and revenue-generating initiatives designed to balance the annual budget.
Requirements:
- Five years experience coaching NCAA Collegiate Men's Ice Hockey, juniors, and international juniors, professionally as Assistant or Head Coach.
- Physical demands include bending, carrying, moving, reaching, sitting, twisting, balancing, climbing, driving, lifting, pulling/pushing, repetitive movement, standing, and additional education/experiences to be considered.
- Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are required.
