Director of Men's Ice Hockey Operations

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Director of Men’s Ice Hockey Operations

Department: Hockey
Status: Exempt, Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

Report To: Head Hockey Coach
Classification: Administrator

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Director of Men’s Ice Hockey Operations

Department: Hockey
Status: Exempt, Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

Report To: Head Hockey Coach
Classification: Administrator

Mercyhurst University, an NCAA Division I member of Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) invites applications for
the position of Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach/Goaltenders to develop, promote, and participate in all facets of the
Men’s Hockey program with a special focus on the goaltenders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Head Coach in developing line-ups, game strategies, and individual work-out and practice

needs for various student athletes.

• Assist in fundraising efforts.
• Develop meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student athletes.
• Complete video breakdowns and individual skill sessions.
• Handle game operations and travel related items.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of relevant sport coaching (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience at the collegiate level or higher preferred.
• Exceptional leadership skills preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have current training in First aid and CPR.
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position involves both sedentary work inside and active work on the field in coaching and training
situations with student athletes.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until date
indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

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Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street Erie, PA 16546
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