Head Coach, Hockey | Full-Time | Santander Arena

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Head Coach of the Reading Royals is responsible for leading all on-ice and off-ice aspects of the teams performance. This includes developing team strategy overseeing player development managing the coaching staff and cultivating a high-performance culture that aligns with the organizations values and goals. The Head Coach plays a key leadership role in creating a competitive disciplined and team-oriented environment while working closely with the General Manager and Hockey Operations staff.

This position pays an annual salary of $65000-$75000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan 401(k) matching and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 22 2025.

Santander Arena located in downtown Reading Pennsylvania is a versatile venue that is serves as the home arena for the Reading Royals the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers . The Santander Arena has hosts an array of live events including concerts Disney on Ice and other family friendly events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

• Develop and implement game strategies systems and practice plans that enhance team performance.

• Lead all team practices meetings and games throughout the season including pre-season regular season and playoffs.

• Oversee day-to-day player development including skill training conditioning and mentoring.

• Evaluate individual and team performance using video analysis and statistical tools.

• Collaborate with the General Manager on roster decisions trades call-ups and assignments.

• Manage and direct assistant coaches trainers and support staff to ensure alignment and accountability.

• Foster a professional positive and respectful locker room and team culture.

• Represent the Reading Royals organization with professionalism in media engagements community appearances and team events.

• Work in close coordination with the NHL and AHL affiliates to ensure player readiness and organizational consistency.

• Promote injury prevention conditioning and player well-being through collaboration with medical and training staff.

• Ensure compliance with ECHL rules regulations and team policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Hockey Operations leadership.

• Proven coaching experience at the professional collegiate or high-level junior hockey level.

• Extensive knowledge of hockey tactics systems and player development.

• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage and motivate a diverse group of athletes and staff.

• Experience with video analysis and modern coaching technologies.

• Commitment to continuous improvement accountability and team success.

• USA Hockey or equivalent coaching certification preferred.

• Must pass a background check and adhere to all league and team conduct standards.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

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