Yale University

Summary

The Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach provides strategic leadership for all aspects of a Division I hockey program, including planning and conducting practices, developing competitive game strategies, and maximizing student-athlete performance. The head coach is responsible for recruiting, developing, and mentoring high-character student-athletes who excel both on the ice and academically, while cultivating a values-driven team culture. The Head Coach leads, evaluates, and collaborates with assistant coaches and support staff. The head coach is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA/Ivy League/ECAC rules while serving as the primary ambassador for the program within the campus community and beyond.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develops a varsity program within the parameters of the structure and regulations of the Ivy League, ECAC Hockey, the NCAA, and the University.
2. Develops and determines the recruitment program for and final selection of athletic talent for the University.
3. Formulates and sets policies governing the strategies of play and conditioning of student-athletes and ensures such goals are met.
4. Trains and conditions student-athletes; determines the mental and physical condition of student-athletes and changes training methods if warranted. Independently determines and shapes the strategy, technical aspects, and game preparation; teaches team concepts.
5. Oversee such areas as recruitment; fund-raising; performance of athletes; contest management; and administrative details required to carry out contests.
6. Supervises and directs activities of Assistant Coaches and support personnel.
7. Manages the team budget.
8. Promotes a positive image of the athletics program in the New Haven community, at the University, for alumni, and on a national level.
9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience and knowledge of NCAA regulations.

Application Information

Interested applicants should apply on the following website: https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/133276WD/Head-Coach-Men%27s-Hockey