Assistant Men's Hockey Coach

Job Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coaching: practice planning including day-to-day organization, communication, and instruction; game preparation including game day execution, scouting, video analysis, and organization of team travel


• Recruiting: talent identification and evaluation, correspondence, assistance with admission process and NCAA initial eligibility


• Student-athlete development: mentoring to include individual and team dynamics, team rules and conduct, leadership development, commitment to safety and well-being of student-athletes


• Academic monitoring of student-athletes in collaboration with office of compliance and academic services; commitment to degree progress and graduation


• Compliance: demonstrating integrity in operations and adhering to all NCAA, conference, and University policies and procedures


• Public relations: occasional media and speaking engagements, contact with alumni and supporters, effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public, engagement with youth through camps/clinics and community service


• Fundraising: develop community support for program, engage in Department of Athletics events, assist with fundraising activities including special events and camps/clinics

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree


• Progressive coaching and/or playing experience


• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and effective communication orally and in writing


• Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation


• Commitment to academic success of student-athletes


• Evidence of ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree


• Strong organizational skills


• Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations


• Demonstrated experience coaching with at least 2 years of progressive experience


• Experience with, contacts for, and knowledge of collegiate recruiting


• Familiarity with recruiting and scouting software


• Familiarity with strength and conditioning philosophy and applied techniques