Job Title: Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Athletics & Recreation

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Head Hockey Coach

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Position Summary: This incumbent will provide support to the Head Hockey Coach in maintaining a highly competitive and successful Division 1 Men’s hockey program in a manner compatible with the department and University philosophy. The Assistant Coach will also act in compliance with NCAA, applicable Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations. The assistant will assist the Head Hockey Coach in organizing, conducting and supervising all aspects of the men’s hockey team within the parameters designated by the University.

General Purpose: The Assistant Coach will assist the HEAD Coach in the successful operation of the program and in the execution of practices and skill development. The Assistant Coach will implement and execute a successful recruitment strategy, while preparing athletes with instruction of an academic and personal nature. This incumbent will also serve as a coordinator for position-specific players & assist in the development of all position players.

Remote Workdays- This is a full time on Campus position with zero remote workdays.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive intercollegiate sport program
• Instruct and teach student athletes in fundamentals of hockey, while providing a strong and affirmative leadership for all student/athletes
• Recruit, evaluate and cultivate quality student-athletes to CU whose athletic skills make them highly competitive and whose academic abilities make them a good candidate for our student population. The Head Coach will assign area of concentration
• Commit to adhering to all rules and regulations of the Athletic Department, University, conference affiliations and the NCAA
• Performs administrative responsibilities that will assigned annually by Head Coach that will include but not limited to: planning and executing team travel and prepares all phone logs and contact, CARA logs and all proper paperwork for admissions process
• Participates in the planning, organizing and execution of all practices and games
• Oversees the mental and physical preparation of athletes for competition. This includes individual skill instruction for specific players and evaluating the athletes’ performance and progress to ensure peak performance during practice and contest
• Scouts and evaluates opponents’ performance and recommends game strategy based on that evaluation
• Supports Head Coach in achieving fund raising, budget and community service goals
• Assist with hockey school operations and the marketing of hockey camps. Head Coach will assign specific duties
• Supports the CU Athletics mission of excellence in the classroom, community and competition while furthering the strategic plan for Clarkson University. This includes monitoring academic and performance of our players to aid them in achieving full potential
• Available to work evenings, weekends and overnight travel as needed (up to 20 times per year by bus, car or plane)
• Responsible for breakdown of video analyses and coordinates video exchange
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Division 1 Head Hockey Coach

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators
• Strong interpersonal and communication and leadership skills
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Excellent conflict management skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong coaching skills
• Excellent work ethic and character
• Well-developed communication and public relation skills
• Appreciation and willingness to work effectively with students
• Possess commitment to athletic excellence in an academic environment
• Expert level ice skating capability
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to enhance interaction with athletes, peers, alumni administration and the community
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education:

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years combined progressive experience at the NCAA collegiate and/or international level
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the University

Experience:

Minimal Experience:

• 1-3 years combined experience at the NCAA level or junior leagues
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes
• Familiarity of athletic recruitment methods and techniques
• Experience in recruiting student athletes
• Ability to identify athletic skill levels of potential student athletes

Preferred Experience:

• Playing experience at the college or professional level
• Working knowledge of NCAA Division 1 rules and regulations
• Coaching experience at the Division 1 level

Physical Demands: The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use hand tools to repair equipment
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision
• Communicate effectively using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Position may require evening, weekend and holiday shifts

Special Instructions to applicants:

*The full application package should include: resume, cover letter as well as contact information for references.

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).