Director of Ice Hockey
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools, Haverford, PA, United States
Job Title:
Director of the Ice Hockey Program
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Responsible to:
Director of Athletics
Last Revised:
April 2026
Position Summary The Director of the Ice Hockey Program position is for a candidate with 4+ years of ice hockey coaching experience (head coaching experience preferred). This is a part-time, seasonal position. The season runs from Nov 1 to March 1, with the coaching day typically being 3-7 pm Monday-Friday, and Saturday hours vary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Communicate a philosophy of amateur athletics, pertinent to his/her particular sport, which is compatible with the mission of the school
Direct leadership and development of the entire program
Provide an exemplary demeanor in words and deeds, promotes a favorable image of The Haverford School
Communicate his/her sports athletic philosophy to both Middle School and Upper School students and parents
Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes at The Haverford School
Directly supervise, evaluate, orient, and mentor his/her sports coaching staff at all levels; act as the Director of the program of his/her sport at all levels of the school
Recruit mission-appropriate, qualified student-athletes to The Haverford School
Study, evaluate, and implement innovations in strategy and equipment
Submit to the Director of Athletics budgetary and personnel requests at the end of every season for the next season; solicit input from his/her coaching staff
Communicate with media, as necessary
Communicate, on behalf of prospective intercollegiate athletes, with college coaches when appropriate
Advise prospective intercollegiate athletes about the recruiting process; advise players about the role of being an intercollegiate student-athlete; help talented players secure an opportunity to play at the collegiate level
Coordinate awards and special events, i.e., team trips, which are pertinent to his/her sport
Communicate with the Director of Athletics to ensure facilities are properly prepared for contests or practices throughout the season and at all levels in his/her sport
Communicate and coordinate, through the Director of Athletics, with division heads and all other school administrative offices, i.e., admissions, development, etc., as needed
Coordinate and communicate with the Athletic Trainer and the School Nurse as needed in injury-related areas
Represent the school at league meetings for his/her sports; educate coaching staff and players on league rules and regulations
Possess an understanding of character, culture, and community, and the implementation of those principles in independent schools
Perform other related duties, as assigned
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
4+ years of ice hockey coaching experience
Excellent organization skills and ability to organize others/predict the needs for the development of staff
Outstanding communication skills and proficient with social media
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals and students
Sense of humor, enthusiastic and happy, high ethical professional standards, and multicultural perspective
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
Appreciation of single-sex independent school education
Commitment to upholding the Essential Qualities + Principles of Community of The Haverford School
Commitment to fulfilling the mission of The Haverford School, and an appreciation of single-sex independent school education
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds
May work in varied extreme outside weather conditions
Works in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and a varied and diverse array of contacts
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Director of the Ice Hockey Program
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Responsible to:
Director of Athletics
Last Revised:
April 2026
Position Summary The Director of the Ice Hockey Program position is for a candidate with 4+ years of ice hockey coaching experience (head coaching experience preferred). This is a part-time, seasonal position. The season runs from Nov 1 to March 1, with the coaching day typically being 3-7 pm Monday-Friday, and Saturday hours vary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Communicate a philosophy of amateur athletics, pertinent to his/her particular sport, which is compatible with the mission of the school
Direct leadership and development of the entire program
Provide an exemplary demeanor in words and deeds, promotes a favorable image of The Haverford School
Communicate his/her sports athletic philosophy to both Middle School and Upper School students and parents
Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes at The Haverford School
Directly supervise, evaluate, orient, and mentor his/her sports coaching staff at all levels; act as the Director of the program of his/her sport at all levels of the school
Recruit mission-appropriate, qualified student-athletes to The Haverford School
Study, evaluate, and implement innovations in strategy and equipment
Submit to the Director of Athletics budgetary and personnel requests at the end of every season for the next season; solicit input from his/her coaching staff
Communicate with media, as necessary
Communicate, on behalf of prospective intercollegiate athletes, with college coaches when appropriate
Advise prospective intercollegiate athletes about the recruiting process; advise players about the role of being an intercollegiate student-athlete; help talented players secure an opportunity to play at the collegiate level
Coordinate awards and special events, i.e., team trips, which are pertinent to his/her sport
Communicate with the Director of Athletics to ensure facilities are properly prepared for contests or practices throughout the season and at all levels in his/her sport
Communicate and coordinate, through the Director of Athletics, with division heads and all other school administrative offices, i.e., admissions, development, etc., as needed
Coordinate and communicate with the Athletic Trainer and the School Nurse as needed in injury-related areas
Represent the school at league meetings for his/her sports; educate coaching staff and players on league rules and regulations
Possess an understanding of character, culture, and community, and the implementation of those principles in independent schools
Perform other related duties, as assigned
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
4+ years of ice hockey coaching experience
Excellent organization skills and ability to organize others/predict the needs for the development of staff
Outstanding communication skills and proficient with social media
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals and students
Sense of humor, enthusiastic and happy, high ethical professional standards, and multicultural perspective
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
Appreciation of single-sex independent school education
Commitment to upholding the Essential Qualities + Principles of Community of The Haverford School
Commitment to fulfilling the mission of The Haverford School, and an appreciation of single-sex independent school education
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds
May work in varied extreme outside weather conditions
Works in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and a varied and diverse array of contacts
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