Head Club Coach, Women's Ice Hockey

The High Point University Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program is a dynamic and organization that provides opportunities for all students to participate in women’s ice hockey within an environment that promotes both a passion for the sport and ongoing athlete development. The program’s off-campus indoor practice facility offers a uniquely collaborative setting that enhances the overall strength and success of the HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program.

The Head Club Coach for the HPU Women’s Ice Hockey Program is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and instruction of the competitive club program in a manner consistent with High Point University’s vision, mission, and values, while operating within the established budget. The Head Coach plays an integral role in fostering an environment that supports the growth and development of student-athletes both on the ice and as engaged members of the university community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Experience Coaching and developing athletes who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high performance goals and those who seek being a team member)
• Meet ACHA coaching requirements
• Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED)
• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols
• Experience managing and coordinating a large athletic program
• Demonstrated ability to coach sound Women’s Ice Hockey techniques
• Competence in current sports training technologies
• Familiar with safety rules and procedures for Women’s Ice Hockey
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Club Program Management and Development

• Designs and implements a Women’s Ice Hockey program to develop athletes. This includes establishing goals,
• structure and direction for the program as a whole.
• Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, and mentors the assistant coach to create an effective coaching staff.
• Works with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year plan for the HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey
• Program.
• Consults with Athletic Director in a collaborative manner on the development and
• implementation of the HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program.

Coaching and Athlete Development

• Coaches all members of the HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters.

• Establishes consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols
• while working with the assistant coach to refine and implement them.
• Recruits athletes to the HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program.
• Organizes and maintains up to date registration, contact and medical information.

Communication

• Communicates transparent HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program information to athletes and Assistant Athletic Director.
• In cooperation with Assistant Athletic Director, maintain and disseminate information on HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program, including registration process and timelines (including publicizing on HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Website and Social Media).
• Maintains up to date program information on HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Website and HPU Club Sports Website.
• Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes and the assistant coach.

Equipment

• Informs Assistant Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program.
• Liaises with Assistant Athletic Director and assistant coach to ensure equipment is in working order for the HPU Club Women’s Ice Hockey Program.

COMPETENCIES

• Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation
• Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating
• Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control
• Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises a part-time assistant coach. Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Denny, Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at sdenny@highpoint.edu