Job Title: Assistant Goalkeeping Coach for Division I Ice Hockey

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Associate Athletic Director

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Position Summary: This 10 month temporary position reports to the Associate Athletic Director. The primary responsibilities of a successful goalkeeper coach are the design, oversight and implementation of goalkeeper training for the men’s and women’s hockey teams.

General Purpose: The Goalkeeping Assistant will assist both head coaches in the successful operation of the programs and specifically in the execution of practices and skill development in relation to goalkeeping.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, oversight, and implementation of goalkeeper training for Division I varsity teams in collaboration with head coaches.
• Instruct and teach goalkeepers in the fundamentals of their position, while providing a strong and affirmative leadership for all student/athletes.
• Oversee the mental and physical preparation of goalkeepers for competition. This includes individual skill instruction and evaluating the athlete’s performance and progress to ensure peak performance during practice and contests
• Participate in the planning, organizing, and execution of all practices and games
• Scout and evaluate opponents’ performance and recommend game strategy based on the evaluation.
• Commit to adhering to all rules and regulations of the Athletic Department, University, conference affiliations and the NCAA.
• Support the CU Athletics’ mission of excellence in the classroom, community and competition while furthering the strategic plan for Clarkson.
• Other duties as assigned

Remote Workdays - This is a full-time on-campus position with remote workdays
offered as needed during the season and only if approved by the supervisor.

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.

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.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of the rules and safety requirements of goalkeeper instruction.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to problem solve
• Assist in suggestions and implementing solutions
• Work well as a team member
• Ability to work as a member of a diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR/AED and First Aid certified.
• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.

Experience:

• Previous experience working with NCAA Athletes
• Ability to teach and coach male and female student-athletes
• Ability to inspire and motivate student-athletes
• Prior coaching experience

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. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Physical Demands Mobility sufficient to participate in athletic activities to include but not limited to running, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds on a frequent basis and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• Ability to works indoors & outdoors
• Early morning and evening work is expected, as needed.
• The employee is expected to adhere to University policies.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson 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).