Men's Hockey Operations Director

Position Highlights

The Hockey Operations Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of RIT's NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Ice Hockey programs. This position is responsible for coordinating equipment and team operations, maintaining athletic supplies, and ensuring the efficient execution of logistical needs that contribute to first-class student-athlete experience. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with coaches, student-athletes, athletics staff, and campus partners while helping to foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and managing team equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Supporting the organization and execution of team operations and logistics.
• Assisting with equipment maintenance, distribution, and transportation.
• Collaborating with coaches, student-athletes, and athletics staff to support program needs.
• Participating in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by hockey program staff and athletics administration.

Center for Intercollegiate Athletics

Organizationally positioned within the Division of Student Affairs, the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. RIT Athletics supports the holistic development of student-athletes by promoting intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth within an environment grounded in integrity, respect, and inclusion.

The Hockey Operations Coordinator will join a dedicated team focused on creating an unparalleled student-athlete experience and preparing student-athletes for success as leaders in a global society. RIT sponsors NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Ice Hockey programs that compete at the highest levels of collegiate athletics while maintaining a strong commitment to academic achievement and personal development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and manages athletic programming, including competitions and events
• Supervises event logistics, such as set up, ticketing, referee liaison, crowd control, and parking
• Oversees routine maintenance of athletic facilities
• Hires, supervises, and mentors students supporting athletic equipment operations
• Coordinates closely with game and event officials
• Supports bids for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships and other conference events
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of higher education athletic programs and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) administrative rules and regulations
• Knowledge of and experience with event management systems and related software
• Knowledge of facility maintenance, event setup, and safety protocols
• Skill in multi-tasking, organization, and prioritizing
• Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.