Head Coach/General Manager

Qualifications:

· Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in marketing, public relations, sports management or other related field preferred but not required

· Minimum 2-4 years coaching experience preferred

· Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language required

· Strong PC skills required including reviewing and cutting game footage

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required

· Superior problem-solving and multitasking skills required

· Ability to work nights, weekends and select holidays, in addition to traditional business hours, is required

· ECHL experience preferred

· Strong and proven ability to recruit players

· Ability to work closely and collaboratively with Providence Bruins leadership

Essential Functions:

· Ability to create game plans and practice plans.

· Oversee and lead the day-to-day operation at the arena.

· Create weekly schedule for staff and players.

· Constant communication and willingness to interact with Assistant Coaches, Skills Coaches, Goalie Coaches, Video Coordinator, Hockey Ops, Strength Coach, Athletic Trainer, Equipment Manager, Front Office

· Always be available for phone calls or communication – Summer included.

· Constant communication with Hockey Operations Staff

· Oversee and run all salary Cap and roster transactions

· In charge of recruitment, scouting, talking to Providence Bruins, speaking with agents, and closing deals

· Travel with team for all games as well as travel to recruiting trips and coach camps

· Work behind the scenes to continue to create a better team

· Liaison to ECHL league front office hockey operations

· Comfortable with dealing with the media