Assistant Coach of Men's Ice Hockey
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Aug 09, 2025
Expired Date: Sep 03, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$61,000/yr -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Title
Assistant Coach of Men's Ice Hockey
Posting Number
S01455JP
Department
Athletics
Job Summary
Posting Details
Posting Details
Title
Assistant Coach of Men's Ice Hockey
Posting Number
S01455JP
Department
Athletics
Job Summary
Bowdoin College’s Athletics Department is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and athletic achievement. As a member of NCAA Division III and the NESCAC, the department emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth, supported by outstanding coaching and state-of-the-art facilities.
Bowdoin is seeking an Assistant Coach of Men’s Ice Hockey to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of a competitive intercollegiate ice hockey program. Key responsibilities include:
- Coaching and student-athlete development
- Leading and supporting recruiting efforts, with a strong emphasis on identifying and attracting top talent
- Assisting with scheduling, daily program operations and budgeting
- Additional responsibilities may include teaching and/or administrative duties as assigned
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:
- The targeted hiring salary for this position is expected to be $61,000 per year
- A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution, no match or vesting required
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
- Paid Holidays and Special Days Off
- Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
- Free fitness and wellness classes
- And more! https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or professional competitive experience
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or obtained upon hire
- Working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC regulations
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy is required
- Knowledge of ice hockey skills and strategy and the ability to effectively teach them
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to motivate and engage student-athletes and work effectively with a varied student body
- Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the College community and the ability to influence athletes to do the same
- Strong administrative skills, including prioritization, organization, and budgeting
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and perform well under pressure
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
- At least 1 year of experience coaching ice hockey at the secondary or post secondary level, or in a competitive collegiate environment
- Successful recruiting to a highly selective institution highly preferred
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
- Work schedule varies based on the season. Weekends and evenings may be required
- Coaches are expected to be on campus during the academic year (late August – Reunion Weekend in June) and are expected to keep hours during this time that make them readily available to students
- It is expected that coaches will recruit during the summer months requiring possible additional travel
- Frequent overnight travel with student athletes is required during the ice hockey season
_Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions._
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About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
FTE
1.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Administrative Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
08/08/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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