Men's ACHA Hockey Club Head Coach - Recreation & Wellness (Part Time Adjunct)
Grand Valley State University
Allendale Charter Twp, MI, USA
USD 10k-10k / year
Posted on Apr 9, 2025
Position Summary: This part-time, no benefits position is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Men’s Hockey Club program, which includes teams competing at both the ACHA Division 1 (GLCHL) and Division 3 (MCHC) levels. The position directly serves as the head coach for the ACHA Division 1 team while providing program-wide oversight, guidance and support for the ACHA Division 3 team. The Head Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading an engaged ACHA Division 1 hockey program, while collaborating with Recreation & Wellness staff, student executive board members, and additional coaching staff to ensure the overall success of the Men’s Hockey Club.
Salary & Benefits: Stipend of $10,000
Primary Duties:
- Organize, plan and execute a full-year athlete development plan that includes weekly practices and games at a high level of efficiency and skill.
- Schedule all practices, home and away games, and coordinate officiating needs.
- Hire, develop, direct, and oversee part-time and volunteer staff.
- Work with the student executive board and coaching staff to lead and manage the budget for the team(s) and ensure sound accounting practices.
- Work with the student executive board and coaching staff to develop and execute student-athlete expectations and accountability plans for the program.
- Coordinate travel for away games including, but not limited to transportation and hotels.
- Actively oversee and execute recruiting opportunities and events, fundraisers, and alumni engagement.
- Communicate openly and effectively with GVSU Club Sports, the ACHA, coaching staff, student executive board, and team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Prior head coaching experience at high school, collegiate level or above.
First Aid, CPR, AED certification or willingness to attain within the first 3 months of employment.
Strong communication, management, and administrative skills and a desire to work in a club hockey program alongside student leadership.
Valid driver’s license and ability to complete and pass a background check.
Establish and maintain a high level of program integrity, culture, and standards that will be upheld and passed on.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
USA Hockey Level 4 coaching certification or ability to obtain one prior to the start of the season.
Strong ties to the local hockey community.
Experience training athletes in physical performance, hockey technique and intangibles such as mental toughness, leadership development, goal setting, and overall wellness.
Experience in recruiting, fundraising and community/alumni engagement.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed outside of a normal office environment and will require night and evening hours outside of typical business hours. Travel will be required for both practice and events.
Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties can be performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
How to Apply:
Attach your cover letter and resume. You may add additional required documents in the same file location. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to tollefam@gvsu.edu.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline:
Application review will begin immediately. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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