The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) invites applications for the position of Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach. The position will be responsible for all phases of the men's ice hockey program within the University, American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) rules and regulations. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to coaching and mentoring student athletes, recruiting prospective student athletes, scouting opponents,…

practice planning and game preparation, fiscal management of budget, fundraising, and game scheduling and representing the University of Michigan Dearborn. UM Dearborn is among the top tier comprehensive public universities in the Midwest with approximately 9,130 students, outstanding faculty and staff as well as beautiful facilities and grounds.

Responsibilities:

Comply with rules and regulations within the ACHA, WHAC, and University of Michigan - Dearborn.
Oversee the planning, organizing, directing, and implementing of all phases of an ACHA and WHAC men's ice hockey program.
Direct all recruiting efforts of prospective student-athletes in regards to evaluations, official and unofficial visits, and high school or transfer student-athlete progress.
Oversee all aspects of game preparation including practice and scouting reports.
Organize pre-season, in-season, and post-season preparation and coaching.
On-ice head coach at games and practices including designing, organizing, and directing.
Schedule practices and games and arrange transportation and lodging for away competitions.
Hire and supervise assistant coaches and all staff of the program.
Work with Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services to track student-athletes' academic success and progress.
Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and campus-wide events.
Participate in sport and departmental fundraising efforts to augment operational and scholarship budgets.
Handle budgeting, purchasing, and inventorying of equipment.
Perform game administration duties for other teams' home events as needed or as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree or a combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the requisite knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position.
Must have strong organizational skills, with the capacity to establish priorities, manage multiple demands and projects, and meet deadlines.
A strong customer service orientation and attention to detail, along with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications, and presentation skills.
The successful applicant must be a self-starter, with the ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in making decisions and resolving problems.
Must work effectively, independently and cooperatively with students, staff, faculty, and other internal and external constituents.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and some holidays as applicable to ensure program success.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coaching experience at the intercollegiate level and/or an applicable level.
Knowledge and/or experience of the recruitment process.
Thorough knowledge of ACHA rules and regulations, intercollegiate athletics, and higher education.
Fiscal management experience.

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