Graduate Assistant - Assistant Coach - Men's Hockey

Requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and acceptance into a graduate studies program at Franklin Pierce University (acceptance must be confirmed before the candidate is considered). The position is a two-year role beginning 6/1/2026, with flexibility, and includes tuition remission along with an annual stipend of $8,000. Housing is not included but is available on-campus. Acceptance is contingent upon successful admission into the University’s Graduate School; the first graduate term begins 08/31/2026.

Responsibilities

• On and off-campus recruiting of qualified student athletes
• Assist with fundraising activities
• Assist with practice planning and implementation
• Primary on-ice focus with team’s defensemen and goaltenders, but will work with all positions
• Monitoring of academics and study halls
• Assist with team travel and game day operations, as well as scheduling, organizing, and general office work
• Team social media/video program
• Adherence to all NCAA rules and regulations
• Administrative duties as assigned by the head coach

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous coaching experience and/or successful NCAA or Junior playing experience required
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to attract, recruit, and retain high-level players

Benefits

• Tuition remission
• Annual stipend of $8,000
• On-campus housing available (not included)

Schedule

Two-year position beginning 6/1/2026, with flexibility. First graduate term starts 08/31/2026.