"Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach"

Job Details

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each, of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No. 7 spot the prior three years. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

Effectively manage all aspects of the men's ice hockey program including but not limited to: supervise and mentor assigned staff and student-athletes, recruit, schedule, plan, develop, promote, coordinate, evaluate and other administrative duties as assigned that will continually improve the men's ice hockey and golf programs.

All full-time coaches have one or more additional administrative responsibility as assigned by the Director of Athletics based on the candidate's strengths and department needs. Examples could include, but not limited to: Academic Coordinator, Athletic Communications, Student-Athlete Development, SAAC, Fitness Center Coordinator, Equipment Manager or coaching a secondary sport.

Head Coach - Men's Ice Hockey

• Directly responsible for team and individual compliance to NCAA and operating policies within the department and College.
• Design and implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills, supporting the achievement of the program's purpose.
• Design a competitive schedule that maximizes athlete development and performance.
• Actively recruit athletes capable of performing at desired levels
• Recruit athletes capable of completing the baccalaureate degree and performing academically at levels reflecting program objectives. Communicate expectations and work toward achievement of a team GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Meet recruitment, retention and graduation rate goals along with roster management numbers set forth by Athletic Administration.
• Relate well to officials, high school coaches, parents, the media, alumni, donors, the public and the MCLA Athletic Department and College staff and faculty.
• Communicate and model standards of conduct and behavior to the athletes in your program. Supervise to ensure their conduct and behavior reflect favorably on themselves, the college, and department.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to personal and academic development of student-athletes.
• Work cooperatively with the Director of Athletics and Administrative Assistant in budgeting, requisitions and inventory of all related athletic equipment and supplies.
• Mentor and supervise assistant coaches with the end goals of developing head coach capabilities and supporting all program objectives.
• Attend and represent MCLA Athletics at campus programs, open houses, orientations, accepted students' days and other events at the request of the Director of Athletics.
• Conduct a minimum of two cost free community outreach programs.
• Conduct fundraising events as needed to support program operations while ensuring appropriate guidelines and procedures are followed.
• Play an active role in positively promoting the program and department on social media.
• Assist in coordination, generation and compilation of statistical databases for all sports and handle weekly and end-of-year score and statistical reporting for the conference and NCAA.
• Assist with compiling and maintaining record books and academic and athletic awards lists for all sports.
• Assist with writing, editing and disseminating press releases, season previews, hometown news articles and feature stories to various media in compliance with the college's and the NCAA's policies and procedures.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Support mission and vision of athletic department.
• Serve as Game Day Supervisor.
• Complete all department, College and conference trainings.
• Attend mandatory department staff meetings and department events.
• Attend/participate in mandatory conference calls/meetings/voting, etc.
• Complete reports, special projects, and other duties at the request of the Director of Athletics.
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department, institutional and conference policies and procedures and adhere to the rules and regulations of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior.
• Any staff member who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedure and in accordance with the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and a staff member may be suspended without pay or terminated if the coach is found to be involved in deliberate and serious violations of NCAA regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• College level coaching or relative coaching/playing experience.
• Proven ability to recruit.
• An awareness of higher education principles, practices and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with professional, non-professional, and student personnel.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of initiative.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, 10-month position in the APA bargaining unit. The annual salary range for this position is $48,000 - $55,000 per year.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Email: Titleix@mcla.edu

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov

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