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   

 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