Director of Ice Hockey ScoutingAssistant Coach
Lowell, MA - USA
Job Summary
General Summary of Position:
Under the direction of the Head Ice Hockey Coach the Director of Ice Hockey Scouting/Assistant Coach will play a critical leadership role in identifying evaluating and securing high-quality student-athletes who align with the programs competitive and academic standards. This individual will bring extensive recruiting experience a proven track record of success and a keen eye for talent evaluation contributing directly to roster construction and sustained program success.
1. Assist in all aspects of the student-athlete recruitment and evaluation for the ice hockey program to include:
Lead all scouting and recruiting efforts including identification evaluation and projection of prospective student-athletes at the junior prep and international levels
Build and maintain a comprehensive recruiting database ensuring accurate and up-to-date evaluations and rankings
Establish and maintain strong relationships with coaches advisors and key stakeholders across all levels of hockey
Collaborate effectively with coaching and support staff to strategically construct balanced competitive rosters
Travel extensively to evaluate talent at games showcases and tournaments
2. Assist with the evaluation and performance of ice hockey student-athletes
Utilize video analysis to supplement in-person evaluations and enhance player assessments
Evaluate both on-ice performance and off-ice characteristics including character work ethic and cultural fit
Contribute to long-term recruiting strategy including pipeline development and positional planning
Ensure compliance with all NCAA rules and institutional policies related to recruiting
3. Assist with player skill development and team needs (both on and off ice) when on campus
Promote the Universitys commitment to customer service by:
- Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
- Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
- Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds nationalities and roles
Other Job Duties:
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
- This position requires significant travel along with flexible hours including nights and weekends and a high level of year-round engagement.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Bachelors Degree
4 years scouting experience within junior collegiate or professional hockey
Demonstrated track record of recruiting high-quality student-athletes
Proven history of contributing to team success and building competitive rosters
Strong hockey knowledge with advanced evaluation and projection ability
Keen eye for talent and high-level evaluation skills
Strong work ethic with a commitment to preparation and follow-through
High level of integrity professionalism and trustworthiness
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff in a team-first environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Additional Considerations:
Deep network within hockey recruiting circles
Experience working within a Division I hockey program
Experience using video platforms and analysis tools to evaluate prospective student-athletes
Passion for player development and program building
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a full-time benefited Non-Unit Professional position in gradeAC1. Anticipated salary based on qualifications within range. Minimum:$th quartile: $85500 and midpoint: $95000.
A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and background check and review.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.