Head Coach Women's Ice Hockey

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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General Summary

The Department of Athletics at Indiana Tech serves as an integral part of the university and is an important participant in its mission. The commitment of the Department of Athletics is to enhance the student experience and to provide quality programs that are competitive, fun and meaningful in an atmosphere that promotes success within the spirit of fair play, sportsmanship and integrity

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and administer all aspects of the women’s ice hockey program
• Formulate and administer team policies aligning with the philosophy of the institution 
• Select, supervise and mentor assistant coaches for the program
• Recruit and retain specific enrollment numbers yearly
• Prepare students to meet eligibility qualifications for ACHA, CCWHA and Indiana Tech
• Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Tech
• Prepare and effectively and responsibly administer the program budget
• Purchase needed equipment and supplies necessary for short term and long term objectives of program, maintain appropriate inventory
• Prepare, maintain and schedule facilities for practices, games and meetings in collaboration with men’s hockey coach and others
• Publicize the program in collaboration with Sports Information Office 
• Provide a written evaluation of the program at the conclusion of each season
• Execute secondary duties within the department such as site Supervision of assigned sporting events throughout the academic year
• Complete other duties as assigned by the head coach or the athletic director

Procedures

• Health and Safety

• Help obtain medical exams, participation releases from players and other identified paperwork as needed by institution and athletic training staff

• Conduct of Players

• Rules
• Enforcement
• Disciplinary Action

• Publicity

• Responsible to report scores and stats of each game to the SID and work with the staff to report on program results

• Provide all material necessary to Sports Information Director (SID) for your athletic program for the, ACHA and CCWHA

• Assistant Coaches

• Hire, educate and mentor assistant coaches

• Eligibility and Team Roster

• Complete list of names to Athletic Director, Registrar, Financial Aid and FAR
• Ineligible players will not dress or participate in scrimmages or contests with outside teams

• Administrative Duties

• Submit annual and extended budgets to the Athletic Director
• Adhere to all institutional, conference and national policies and procedures to complete objectives of program and expectations of supervisor
• Issue and collect all equipment to/from players

• Athletic Contests

• Responsible for players’ conduct when traveling and participating in contests
• Design and contract an approved schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with students, parents, staff and the community in a positive way.

Experience

• 3-5 years of college coaching experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Physical work and travel are required.
• Work is normally performed in the ice rink or athletic field setting. 

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. Applicants must be prepared to provide a written response to Tech's vision and mission statements. The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.