Head Women's Hockey Coach

  University (MN)
  Central Region
  Sports Services
  Posted/Updated: 05/14/19

Job Summary

Job Description

  • Develop, promote, and supervise all facets of a competitive Division I women’s hockey program within specific guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Practice planning and game preparation.
  • Scouting
  • Video analysis
  • Practice and game scheduling.
  • Organization of team travel.
  • Recruiting talent identification and evaluation.
  • Correspondence, assistance with admission process.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, conference, and university bylaws and policies.
  • Sound judgment in all facets of program delivery.
  • Budget development and management, including athletic scholarship allocation.
  • Mentoring to include individual and team dynamics, team rules and conduct, leadership development, commitment to safety and well-being.
  • Academic monitoring of student-athletes.
  • Commitment to degree progress and graduation.
  • Represent the university as the face of women’s hockey.
  • Engage in regularly scheduled media and speaking engagement. 
  • Advance relationships with alumni and supporters.
  • Create effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public.
  • Develop community support for the program.
  • Assist with university and athletics campaign fundraising priorities.
  • Engage in Department of Athletics events.
  • Manage program fundraising activities including special events and camps/clinics.

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Progressive coaching experience, including at least five years as a head/assistant coach or equivalent applicable experience.
  • Evidence of ability to manage all aspects of a collegiate hockey program.
  • Evidence of ability to recruit talented student-athletes to Division I program.
  • Evidence of ability to foster strong interpersonal and team dynamics.
  • Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
  • Commitment to academic success and positive well-being of student-athletes.
  • Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation.
  • Evidence of ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Preferred 

  • Master’s degree at time of application.
  • Experience coaching at the collegiate level.
  • Familiarity with recruiting and scouting software.
  • Familiarity with strength and conditioning philosophy and techniques.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both orally and in writing.
  • Evidence of strong organizational skills, including basic accounting practices.
  • College, national team, and/or professional playing experience.


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