Job Openings & Games Needed

Games Needed

M2 Schoolcraft College - February 13-15, 2026

Schoolcraft College Men’s Ice Hockey has 1 open weekend we are looking to fill for the 2025-2026 season.

February 13-15, 2026

We are an independent Men’s D-II program based out of the metro Detroit, Michigan area. We are entering our second season of play. Our program is open to discussing a weekend home series, home and home series, single game opponent, or weekend away/travel series. Our home game times are Fridays - 8:00 pm and Saturdays - 5 pm…both puck-drop times. We play a hybrid schedule (Division I/II/III programs), and open to all division level teams. We finished this past season with a 22-6 W/L record and appearances in the top 10 rankings for the Central Region.

Interested programs, please contact Head Coach Dan Phelps via e-mail to initiate and set up further scheduling/discussion by phone:
dphelps@schoolcraft.edu

(POSTED JULY 9, 2025)

Job Openings

Head Coach – Central Michigan ACHA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey

Head Coach – CMU Division I Men’s Ice Hockey

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI Program: Central Michigan University – Division I Men’s Ice Hockey

Central Michigan University Men’s Division I Ice Hockey is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and experienced Head Coach to lead and continue building a competitive, values-driven program. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including leadership, player development, recruiting, and program operations.

Primary Responsibilities
● Provide overall leadership and direction for the CMU D1 Men’s Ice Hockey program
● Plan and lead all practices, games, and team activities
● Recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes who align with CMU’s academic and athletic standards
● Develop players both on and off the ice, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, accountability, and sportsmanship
● Manage assistant coaches, support staff, and team operations
● Oversee scheduling, travel planning, budgeting, and equipment needs
● Maintain strong communication with university administration, rink staff, players, and families
● Represent the program professionally within the university, conference, and hockey community
● Ensure compliance with league, conference, and university policies

Preferred Qualifications
● Previous head or assistant coaching experience at the junior, collegiate, or high-performance level
● Strong knowledge of player development, systems, and team culture building
● Recruiting experience and established hockey network
● Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
● Ability to mentor student-athletes and serve as a positive role model
● Commitment to academic success and character development

Compensation
● Compensation is commensurate with experience

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining coaching experience and philosophy. Submit a resume to bknopp@mpicearena.com.

(POSTED JANUARY 21, 2026)

Maccabi USA Ice Hockey - Assistant Coach - Open Men's Ice Hockey Team

Immediate Opening: Maccabi USA Ice Hockey seeks an Assistant Coach for its Open Men's Ice Hockey Team
Maccabi USA's Ice Hockey program seeks an Asst. Coach to support our Open Men's Ice Hockey Team during the 2025 Maccabiah Games in Israel. The Open Men's team is composed of athletes generally aged 18 to mid/late 20s that currently or recently played college hockey. The Asst. Coach will support the Head Coach in all hockey related responsibilities for practices and games. Further, the Asst. Coach will assist in team supervision off-ice during non-hockey activities, including, but not limited to, travel, touring, educational programs, and organized events. The entire hockey program and USA delegation maintain a team of additional support staff and security to support all teams. The team will travel to Israel in late June and most of July for a training camp, a touring program, and the Maccabiah Games.
The Maccabiah Games are the second largest sporting event in the world and affectionately known as the "Jewish Olympics." The USA delegation comprises approximately 1,200+ team members while the Games will host approximately 10,000 athletes from approximately 80 countries in 40+ sports.
Join us for a one of a kind experience in the pursuit of a Gold Medal!
Qualifications:
-Must identify as Jewish.
-Must be available to travel to Israel from June 29 to July 22 or 23, 2025.
-Must have a passport valid through February 1, 2026.
-USA Passport, Green Card, or E2 Investment Visa holder preferred.
-Coaching experience at the Junior, Major Junior, and/or College level preferred.
-High level playing experience preferred.
-USA Hockey coaching certification preferred.
-Must be SafeSport certified before departure.
-Must be able to pass a background check, work with athletes under 18 years of age, lawfully permitted to travel outside the United States, and lawfully enter the State of Israel.
Note: This is a volunteer position that requires a $3,000 program tuition for ALL coaches, staff, managers, and team physicians. The program tuition covers international airfare, lodging in a double occupancy hotel room for the duration of the program, meals, USA team apparel and coaching uniform, touring, and education programming.
Candidates will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Interested or Questions? Please send your resume and contact information to Jon Sandos and Samantha Pulley at maccabiusaicehockey@gmail.com.

(POSTED APRIL 30, 2025)