Assistant Coach, Men's Ice Hockey

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Overview

Assists the Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach in formulating, teaching, and coaching technical aspects of game preparation and game strategy for a Division I intercollegiate hockey athletic program. Assists in directing competitions, practice, administrative activities, alumni relations activities, and the recruitment process for student athletes.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1: Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices. Ability to work in a diverse work environment and ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students and alums.

2: Ability to organize and manage all facets of the program including recruiting, scouting, individual instruction, budget planning, monitoring academic progress and success of student-athletes, and general day to day operations.

3: Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

4: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches and athletic and university administration. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

5: Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Travel required.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Professional certification in areas such as water safety, advanced life-saving, health services, first aid, or CPR may be required for some positions.
 

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Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and one year of work or playing experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience and knowledge of NCAA regulations.

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Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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