Assistant Coach Men's Ice Hockey

Description

Assist with all facets of NCAA Division I ice hockey program by recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes, providing skill instruction to student-athletes, and preparing team for competition and practice.  Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Atlantic Hockey Association ,and NCAA rules and regulations.

Major Areas of Responsibility

•Supports management of team academically and athletically. Tracks student-athlete academic progress; organizes and conducts practice activities; prepares team and opponent video analysis; and maintains records as required.

•Evaluates and recruits prospective student-athletes. Identifies talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes and effectively communicates with coaches, prospects, and parents.

•Respects departmental commitment to excellence, integrity, respect and leadership.  Collaborates with head coach to develop annual goals for program.  Attends workshops, training sessions, and meetings as required by the College and the conference.

Description

Assist with all facets of NCAA Division I ice hockey program by recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes, providing skill instruction to student-athletes, and preparing team for competition and practice.  Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Atlantic Hockey Association ,and NCAA rules and regulations.

Major Areas of Responsibility

•Supports management of team academically and athletically. Tracks student-athlete academic progress; organizes and conducts practice activities; prepares team and opponent video analysis; and maintains records as required.

•Evaluates and recruits prospective student-athletes. Identifies talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes and effectively communicates with coaches, prospects, and parents.

•Respects departmental commitment to excellence, integrity, respect and leadership.  Collaborates with head coach to develop annual goals for program.  Attends workshops, training sessions, and meetings as required by the College and the conference.

•Assists with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities, administration of sports clinics, and other duties as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration.

Minimum Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree required. 

•Previous coaching experience or high-level playing experience preferred.

•Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. 

•Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

•Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged.

Core Competencies

•Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

•Flexibility and reliability - position requires travel work on nights and weekends.

•Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities.

•Strong teamwork and team facilitation. 

•Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others.

•Understands, values and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment.

Additional information:

This is a full time exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. 

The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)

- Condensed summer 4-day work week

Tuition & Education benefits

Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities

Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: [https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

](https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits)APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law.

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