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What is a hockey scout?

A hockey scouting job involves evaluating players' skills, potential, and performance to determine their suitability for a team. Scouts typically travel to games, analyze game footage, and compile reports on players' strengths and weaknesses. They work for professional teams, junior leagues, or colleges to help identify talent for recruitment or the draft. Strong knowledge of the game, analytical skills, and networking are crucial for success in this role.

What does a hockey scout do?

A typical week for a hockey scout can involve traveling to various games or tournaments, observing players, compiling detailed reports on prospects, and meeting with team staff to discuss recommendations. Scouting schedules are often irregular, requiring evening and weekend work to attend matches and events. Much of the work is independent, but collaboration with other scouts, coaches, and management is key to building a comprehensive view of potential recruits. Over time, successful scouts may advance to senior scouting roles or player personnel positions, offering clear avenues for career growth.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a hockey scout?

To thrive in hockey scouting, you need a deep understanding of the game, strong analytical skills, and expertise in player evaluation, often backed by experience in playing, coaching, or sports management. Familiarity with scouting databases, video analysis tools, and standardized reporting systems is essential. Excellent observation, communication, and networking abilities set top scouts apart. These competencies enable scouts to accurately identify and recommend talent, contributing to a team's long-term success.

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Assistant Hockey Coach

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI • On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Other

Medical, PTO

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Job description

Position Title: Assistant Hockey Coach Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department:

51610 - Hockey

Advertised Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

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FLSA: Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: N/A Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: At Will Summary of Position: Recruit and coach student athletes in the hockey program. Coordinate recruitment activities to ensure NCAA compliance in student contacts and recruiting budget. Assist with a variety of duties related to the hockey program. Position Type: Staff Required Education: Bachelor's degree. Required Work Experience: Previous collegiate or professional coaching or playing experience in the sport of ice hockey. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
  • Bending
  • Carrying
  • Moving
  • Reaching
  • Sitting
  • Twisting
  • Balancing
  • Driving
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive movement
  • Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Hockey coaching experience at a Division I institution. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Recruit top-caliber student-athletes to the varsity hockey program.
Coordinate line changes and/or analyze opponents' techniques and systems from the press box during varsity games.
Instruct and/or assist with marketing and/or administrative duties during summer hockey camps.
Perform video analysis on opposing teams and work with coaches to prepare scouting reports.
Analyze FSU team videos to be used in coaching the team.
Ensure NCAA compliance in hockey recruitment activities by maintaining appropriate documentation.
Coordinate and oversee the identification of teams to evaluate timely prospect lists and to ensure that visitations are in compliance with NCAA standards.
Promote the public image of Bulldog Hockey by coordinating and/or attending a variety of promotional events and programs.
Coordinate coaching of the defensive or offensive team, in addition to general assistant coaching duties, if asked.
Prepare NCAA-required in-season and out-of-season paperwork.
Report directly to the Head Hockey Coach and perform any additional duties assigned by the Head Hockey Coach.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop initiatives for University student enrollment and retention initiatives. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Maintaining equipment and responsible travel needs Skills and Abilities: Communicate with and motivate student athletes.
Ice skate.
Travel extensively for recruitment activities and for team games.
Work varied and long hours.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences
Effectively organize required recordkeeping and budget materials. Required Documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Initial Application Review Date:
July 6, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.

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