Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach

Located in Rindge, NH, Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is close to Boston and New York City yet provides the natural beauty and safety of a rural campus, with access to outdoors activities, the arts, excellent educational options for families, and more. The University possesses strengths such as a welcoming and inclusive community, growing health professions-related undergraduate and graduate programs on campus, online, and at four Centers across the U.S., a personalized and highly supportive approach to learning combined with a career-readiness model including internship elements, and the reputation as an NCAA Division II athletics powerhouse.

Franklin Pierce University is seeking an eager, dynamic, and committed Head Coach for the Men's Ice Hockey Ravens 2025-2026 team. The Coach will build upon a strong finish to our prior season and is expected to strengthen the Pierce community's substantial Ravens athletics program. We're looking for a skilled ice hockey coach who embraces challenges and is looking to build something important, all while helping to change the lives of our student athletes.

The head coach will direct the development, organization and management of all phases of our Division II men’s ice hockey program. Primarily responsible for the instruction of athletes both on and off the ice and in the classroom, organization, administration, coaching and recruitment. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to the academic mission of the University and to a competitive NCAA Division II Athletics Program.

Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facility/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Northeast-10, university and divisional rules and policies.
Serve as role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Franklin Pierce Athletics, as needed. Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years of coaching ice hockey, preferably at the collegiate level is highly desirable. The ability to motivate recruits, student-athletes and alumni to support the program enthusiastically. Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA/NE-10 league policies and procedures. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required. Valid driver’s license required.

FPU offers competitive wages and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, educational benefits (for employee and qualifying dependents), pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, travel discounts, 160 hours of paid time off (PTO), with additional paid sick time for your well-being, and paid holidays.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references (references will not be checked until the finalist stage of the search). FPU is committed to enhancing the diversity of its community in many realms and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Find out more at www.franklinpierce.edu.

Located in Rindge, NH, Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is close to Boston and New York City yet provides the natural beauty and safety of a rural campus, with access to outdoors activities, the arts, excellent educational options for families, and more. The University possesses strengths such as a welcoming and inclusive community, growing health professions-related undergraduate and graduate programs on campus, online, and at four Centers across the U.S., a personalized and highly supportive approach to learning combined with a career-readiness model including internship elements, and the reputation as an NCAA Division II athletics powerhouse.

Franklin Pierce University is seeking an eager, dynamic, and committed Head Coach for the Men's Ice Hockey Ravens 2025-2026 team. The Coach will build upon a strong finish to our prior season and is expected to strengthen the Pierce community's substantial Ravens athletics program. We're looking for a skilled ice hockey coach who embraces challenges and is looking to build something important, all while helping to change the lives of our student athletes.

The head coach will direct the development, organization and management of all phases of our Division II men’s ice hockey program. Primarily responsible for the instruction of athletes both on and off the ice and in the classroom, organization, administration, coaching and recruitment. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to the academic mission of the University and to a competitive NCAA Division II Athletics Program.

Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facility/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Northeast-10, university and divisional rules and policies.
Serve as role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Franklin Pierce Athletics, as needed. Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years of coaching ice hockey, preferably at the collegiate level is highly desirable. The ability to motivate recruits, student-athletes and alumni to support the program enthusiastically. Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA/NE-10 league policies and procedures. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required. Valid driver’s license required.

FPU offers competitive wages and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, educational benefits (for employee and qualifying dependents), pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, travel discounts, 160 hours of paid time off (PTO), with additional paid sick time for your well-being, and paid holidays.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references (references will not be checked until the finalist stage of the search). FPU is committed to enhancing the diversity of its community in many realms and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Find out more at www.franklinpierce.edu.

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