Coordinator, Player Development

Job Title:                    Player Development Coordinator Department:              Hockey Development Reports To:                Assistant Executive Director of Hockey Development, USA Hockey, Inc. **Basic Function:         Facilitate regional and national development of USA Hockey’s youth coaches/programs   **

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 Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

         Assist with the implementation of USA Hockey’s American Development Model at the grassroots level

         Mentor coaches to understand and execute best developmental principles

         Coordinate and communicate USA Hockey  recommendations to youth hockey clubs

         Deliver 6U/8U and Level 1 Coaching Education clinics both virtually and in-person

         Assist with USA Hockey affiliate, district, and national player development camps

         Build strong trustworthy relationships within the hockey community to influence change, growth, and progress through the facilitation of the American Development Model at all ages.

         Provide intellectual leadership for player and coach Development through the analyzation, interpretation and facilitation of Long-Term Athlete Development principles 

         Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

        Bachelor’s degree in a sports related field or equivalent experience in ice hockey required

       Knowledge of USA Hockey’s youth hockey structure is preferred

        Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage players, coaches, parents, and association administrators effectively

 

Key Competencies:

         Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

         Genuine passion for youth and Long-Term Athlete Development at the grassroots level.

         Leadership, organizational, management skills and a strong work ethic

         Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make timely decisions

         Self-directed individual who can work in a cooperative and collaborative manner, coordinating efforts with multiple stakeholders to carry out events and initiatives for the development of hockey

 

Work Conditions:

        This is a field position requiring travel to rinks, associations, and events as a regular and essential function of the role.

        Occasional national travel for staff meetings, training, and cross-district events as directed by the Regional Manager.

      Work is performed in a combination of home office, rink, and community event settings.

    Evening and weekend hours are required

     Physical demands include the ability to skate and demonstrate on ice as needed

 

Salary: $57,784 annually

This is a remote full-time position.

Benefits

include health, dental, vision, covered by employer (excluding small deduction for family dental coverage) 403B with 4% match after six months, 12 paid holidays plus a summer break, vacation accrual, personal time, and sick time.

Position to begin on or around September 1, 2026

Application Procedure: Please submit resume and letter of interest