Colby College·Colby, Kansas
Assist the head coach in managing a competitive Division III men's hockey program, including organizing practices and analyzing game film. Responsibilities also include recruiting talented athletes and providing academic and emotional support to student-athletes.
Department: Men's Ice Hockey - Staff Pay Rate Type: Salary Employee Type: Job Summary: Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 32 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level. The department also includes the campus recreation program and hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. More than one-third of Colby’s 2,200 students participate in intercollegiate sports and, in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities.
With an investment of over $250 million into Athletics in the last decade, Colby’s state-of-the-art athletics complex makes the facilities on Mayflower Hill a benchmark for all Division III institutions across the country.
The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center is the central hub of Colby athletics.
The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, hockey arena, a tri-level strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites.
Additionally, the College opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of eight competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III.
The College has seen dramatic improvement in the Learfield Director’s Cup standings since the opening of the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, elevating to the top-6% of Division III institutions in the yearly standings.
An additional distinguishing feature of Colby College’s Athletic Department is its Peak Performance Program, a comprehensive high-performing model designed to optimize student well-being and performance.
Peak Performance integrates sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition and sports sciences.
Located in central Maine, the College has incredible access to other outdoor venues such as the Belgrade Lakes and Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, one of the premier ski destinations on the east coast The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant men’s hockey coach beginning August 01, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
The assistant coach’s responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III program.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion.
Colby College actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.
On-site coaching in races and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members Plan and prepare for competitions Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully Research academic and athletic credentials Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings Organize and implement recruit visits Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes Serve as an effective role model for college-age students Comply with all guidelines, rules, and regulations set forth by Colby College, the NESCAC, and the NCAA Assist with day-today operations of the program Provide effective communication to the head coach Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members Assist with the coordination of team travel Demonstrates understanding of the importance of a diverse workforce to the college’s overall success.
A secondary responsibility within the Department of Athletics will be added, depending on the qualifications of the applicant.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience Previous experience coaching and/or competing at the college level is highly desirable Committed to the values of a liberal arts education Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing collegiate hockey Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently, take initiative, and to exercise sound judgment and discretion Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements. Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state, including nights and weekends Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of student athletes from varied backgrounds Physical/Mental Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to employee data, documents, issues, etc., and respect privacy needs of employees and past employees with regard to the same. The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required. There may be occurrences of employees, past employees, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations. While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the office space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities. There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged personal computer use which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor. An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential position functions. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focus quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasks as well. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds. Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required.
Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. To Apply: Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a strong preference for previous collegiate coaching or competing experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a commitment to liberal arts values and student-athlete development.
Market context
In Kansas, assistant men’s hockey coaching roles are typically most competitive at colleges that value student-athlete development and program continuity. Candidates with collegiate coaching or playing experience, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent background, often stand out, especially when they can support recruiting, travel, and day-to-day team operations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show coaching experience, a valid driver’s license, and alignment with liberal arts values.