Job Description

This is a dual-role opportunity as the qualified candidate will serve as Head Coach of the Varsity Boys Ice Hockey team and also as an Associate Director of Admission. The position is a full-time, 12-month position with the possibility of on-campus housing.  
As Ice Hockey coach, the candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to all facets of the ice hockey program in advancing the mission of Wyoming Seminary and the Athletic Department. Sem's hockey program is an associate member of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). The team is also a member of the Midwest Prep Hockey League (MPHL), along with Lake Forest Academy, Gilmour Academy, Shady Side Academy, Rice Academy, St. Francis High School, and five Canadian programs.
All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of Wyoming Seminary and the Athletic Department.

As an Associate Director of Admissions, a successful candidate will need to have experience with some form of recruitment, preferably at an independent school or at the college level. The position will work in collaboration with either the domestic or international admissions process in all areas of recruitment. Previous experience with Veracross or any Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system will be an advantage for the candidate. Travel will include attending secondary placement fairs, school visits, showcases, and other events that will yield potential day and boarding students. The ability to positively articulate the many benefits of a Sem education and effectively relate to young adults and parents is essential.  

Wyoming Seminary, a toddler through postgraduate institution, is situated in the beautiful Wyoming Valley of Northeast Pennsylvania.  In close proximity to the Poconos, the area contains many opportunities for outdoor pursuits with its picturesque mountains and lakes. Sem is only two hours from New York City and Philadelphia. 
“Sem” as it is affectionately known, is a school that encourages faculty and students to develop individuality and strength of character, there are abundant opportunities for student participation in a wide variety of activities.  Wyoming Seminary has always been a caring, diverse school that enrolls students from around Northeast Pennsylvania, the United States, and the world. With 180 years of successful educational service and a tradition of academic excellence, Wyoming Seminary enjoys a strong place in the independent school world.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Head Coach For Boys Ice Hockey
• Oversees all aspects of the boys' ice hockey program
• Provides leadership and instruction in the development of student-athletes by counseling team members in academic, citizenship, sportsmanship, and personal matters as needed
• Works with the Athletic Department on scheduling of practice, training, and games
• Communicates with students, parents, opponents, and administration in a timely and effective manner
• Recruit mission-appropriate student-athletes to join the school community
• Collaborates with the Athletic Department colleagues, Admission Office, Advancement Office, Communications, Upper and School faculty and staff, and the broader school community
• Sport-specific budget management, planning, and reconciliation
• Sport-specific equipment ordering, organization, management, distribution, and return
• Leads and directs the Ice Hockey coaching staff
• Works closely with the Athletic Department and its Athletic Training Staff for the care and prevention of athletic injuries and supports the overall drug and alcohol education program for student-athletes

Associate Director of Admissions

• Daily communication with prospective families, schools, educational consultants, and agents 
• Database management of applications and all related materials
• Scheduling and conducting tours of campus and interviews of applicants 
• Coordinate and communicate between campus offices 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 
• Other duties as assigned to support the Admission office 
  

Skills 

• A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of constituencies, both in person and digitally 
• Independent thinker, self-starter personality 
• Evening and weekend hours are required, as well as off-season support for the Ice Hockey program. 
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Sense of humor 

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Keith Fischer, Director of Enrollment Management, kfischer@wyomingseminary.org 

About Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent, coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, affectionately called it, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving. Respect, integrity, and responsibility are core values. Through excellent academic, art, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community. Wyoming Seminary faculty and staff are campus leaders, role models, and important mentors for our students as well as one another. Faculty members have a passion for learning, leading, and serving and are committed to participating fully in campus life. Along with teaching, faculty and staff connect with our community in afternoon extracurriculars, weekend and evening duties, and the advisory program. In applying for any position, please follow the directions within the job posting. All applicants will hear a response. For any part-time positions (like coaching or support staff), preference is given to applicants who can serve more than one role at the school.

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