Ice Hockey Program Director

Indian Creek School, located in Crownsville, Maryland, is introducing Ice Hockey as its next varsity sport program. The School is seeking an experienced, energetic, and visionary Ice Hockey Program Director to guide the program from its inception during the 2027-2028 school year through full participation in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

This is a unique opportunity to build a hockey program from the ground up. The Program Director will be responsible for establishing the culture, identity, competitive standards, and long-term sustainability of Indian Creek Ice Hockey while recruiting, retaining, and developing high school student-athletes who will form the foundation of the program. During the first one to two years, Indian Creek anticipates that the team may compete primarily within a club or developmental league structure while building a roster capable of sustaining high-level interscholastic competition. If a viable number of competitive players are available during the inaugural season, the School is prepared to support league participation in year one.

A central focus of the position will be creating and executing a multi-year recruitment and player-development strategy so that a sustainable and competitive program is firmly established by the opening of Indian Creek's new on-campus ice rink. The Program Director will work closely with the Athletic Department, Admissions Office, School leadership, and the regional hockey community to attract mission-appropriate student-athletes, develop current players, build program visibility, and create a clear pathway from a fledgling program to successful MIAA competition.

The successful candidate will understand that launching Indian Creek Ice Hockey requires more than coaching a team. The Program Director will serve as an architect and public face of the program, building relationships with youth and club hockey organizations, establishing program traditions and standards, and helping create a premier high school hockey experience that supports both athletic development and the mission and values of Indian Creek School.

Requirements

The Ice Hockey Program Director provides leadership, supervision and organization for the Indian Creek School Ice Hockey Program and is responsible for carrying out the objectives of the entire athletic program within the guidelines of the Indian Creek School and the Athletic Department Philosophy.

YEAR-ROUND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulates objectives for the upcoming sport season.
• Keeps abreast of new ideas and techniques by attending clinics and workshops, researching in his/her field and encouraging the other coaches to do the same.
• Remains knowledgeable of rules and regulations concerning his/her sport and keeps abreast of changes.
• Adheres to proper procedures for out-of-season practices according to MIAA/IAAM guidelines, as well as the rules and regulations of Indian Creek School.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations of Indian Creek School.
• Remains active in professional organizations such as the state coach’s association.
• Selects and maintains equipment and keeps an accurate inventory.
• Implements and executes vision for a sustainable program from grades 6-12
• Develop and execute a plan to recruit mission appropriate student athletes to Indian Creek School
• Assists the Athletic Director as needed.

IN-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES:

Before Season:

• Collaborate closely with the Admissions office to identify and recruit mission appropriate student-athletes
• Works with the Athletic Director to ensure all positions have been staffed within the Ice Hockey program.
• Assists the Athletic Trainer with ensuring all athletes are cleared for participation.
• Reviews the School’s policy on injury reporting and insurance procedures.
• Selects and instructs team managers on proper care of equipment, facilities, and other duties as assigned.
• Double checks arrangement for all bus/van trips with Athletic Director.
• Administers a pre-season parent meeting and clarifies all rules, regulations, and expectations for the upcoming season.
• Organizes a pre-season meeting with the complete Ice Hockey staff.
• Provides the Athletic Director with proof of Red Cross, First Aid and CPR certification, as well as all other required training.
• Ensures the coaching staff has completed all required training prior to start of the season.

During Season:

• Assumes responsibility for ongoing care of equipment and facilities being used.
• Assumes supervisory control over all phases of teams in the program.
• Organizes and schedules practice sessions on a regular basis with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential.
• Applies discipline in a firm and positive manner as outlined in the athletic policy.
• Ensures that facility regulations are understood and enforced.
• Emphasize safety precautions and uses accepted training and injury procedures.
• Conducts oneself and teams in an ethical manner during practice and in contests.
• Reports the outcomes of contests to the media and the Athletic Director.
• Instructs players on rules and rule changes, and new ideas and techniques.
• Accompanies and works closely with the varsity team and coaches, in all interscholastic activities.
• Attends all Athletic Department, and League scheduled meetings.

End of Season:

• Arranges for the systematic return of all school equipment/uniforms and holds the athlete responsible for all equipment/uniforms not returned.
• Recommends student athletes who have fulfilled requirements for athletic letters, certificates, or special awards.
• Recommends additions and/or improvements for the care and maintenance of facilities.
• Recommends personnel for assistant coaching positions to the Athletic Director.
• Submits recommendations for schedule for next year.
• Selects equipment and makes recommendations for purchases.
• Maintains records of team and individual accomplishments.
• Evaluates past season.

Candidates must pass a federal and state background check and comply with the MSDE Employment History Review.

Benefits

The season stipend for this position is $7,500