The Head Club Coach for Men’s Ice Hockey at High Point University plays a key leadership role in guiding and developing a competitive club hockey program aligned with the university’s vision, mission, and values. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports, this position is responsible for leading, coordinating, and coaching the team while operating within an established budget. The coach fosters an environment that supports both athletic excellence and personal growth, encouraging student-athletes to thrive as competitors and engaged members of the university community. Additionally, the role contributes to a broader club sports program that promotes a passion for sport, and successful participation in local, state, and national competitions. First Aid/CPR/AED certification is recommended.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience and Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
- 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)
- Certified as necessary
- 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 an athletic program of some form
- Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques
- Competent in current sports training technologies
- Familiar with safety rules and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
Club Program Management and Development
- Designs and implements a 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 program plan and implement.
Coaching and Athlete Development
- Coaches all members of the HPU Club 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 program.
- Organizes and maintain up to date registration, contact and medical information.
- Arrange all aspects of wrestling matches and schedule with the Assistant AD
Communication
- In cooperation with the athletic department, maintain and disseminate information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).
- 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 program.
- Liaises with Assistant Athletic Director and assistant coach to ensure equipment is in working order.
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:
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