Assistant Coach - Men's Hockey

Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title

Assistant Coach - Men's Hockey

Posting Summary

Assist head coach in administering and managing the intercollegiate sport of men’s ice hockey within the educational mission of University and Department of Athletics. Assist with training and coaching student athletes to compete effectively and successfully on NCAA Division I level. Assist with managing and planning for daily practices and intercollegiate contests and supervise conditioning and training program in conjunction with appropriate professional staff. Assist with recruiting high quality student-athletes who are capable of succeeding in a challenging academic environment and an intensely competitive ice hockey program. Provide general guidance and support for student-athletes in athletic and non-athletic endeavors to enhance their experience at the University and promote academic success. Assist with managing the program budget to include ordering team equipment and planning for team travel. Abide by all University of Vermont, NCAA and Hockey East conference rules and regulations. Participate actively in University, general public, alumni, and media appearances and fundraising and booster events. Demonstrate commitment to issues of social justice and diversity.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree is required and one to three years of collegiate coaching experience in hockey required.

Desirable Qualifications

Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title

Assistant Coach - Men's Hockey

Posting Summary

Assist head coach in administering and managing the intercollegiate sport of men’s ice hockey within the educational mission of University and Department of Athletics. Assist with training and coaching student athletes to compete effectively and successfully on NCAA Division I level. Assist with managing and planning for daily practices and intercollegiate contests and supervise conditioning and training program in conjunction with appropriate professional staff. Assist with recruiting high quality student-athletes who are capable of succeeding in a challenging academic environment and an intensely competitive ice hockey program. Provide general guidance and support for student-athletes in athletic and non-athletic endeavors to enhance their experience at the University and promote academic success. Assist with managing the program budget to include ordering team equipment and planning for team travel. Abide by all University of Vermont, NCAA and Hockey East conference rules and regulations. Participate actively in University, general public, alumni, and media appearances and fundraising and booster events. Demonstrate commitment to issues of social justice and diversity.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree is required and one to three years of collegiate coaching experience in hockey required.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range

$80,000 - $125,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

| Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States | | Job Open Date | 07/20/2026 | | Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | | | Open Until Filled | No |

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

| Position Title | Athletics Coaches PC4 X | | Posting Number | S6222PO | | Department | Athletics/30500 | | Position Number | 017983 | | Percent of Full-Time | 1.00 | | Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5 | | Term (months per year) | 12 |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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