Part Time AAU Head Ice Hockey Coach

St. Bonaventure University•St. Bonaventure, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In conjunction with the ACHA Head Ice Hockey Coach/Recreation Assistant and Associate Director for Intramural, Recreational and Club Sports, this person will be responsible for the management and administration of a competitive Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) program. This includes developing a developmental plan for practices, recruiting, travel arrangements, game planning, and general coaching of a successful Ice Hockey program.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree preferred
Two (2) to five (5) years coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level and/or Junior Hockey League /or collegiate playing experience.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Valid Driver’s License
Level 200 USA Hockey Coaching Certification
Knowledge of specific sport skills and player development as well as strategic team development.
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students and constituent groups outside the University to support the continued enhancement and development of the specific sport.
Knowledge of USA Hockey and Amateur Athletic Union rules and regulations.
Ability to handle highly confidential material, understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business or educational reasons.
Ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.
Ability to successfully recruit and retain student athletes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to establish and nurture effective working relationships with associates, colleagues, students and members of the University staff.
Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers while fostering positive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful University community.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the University.
Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Makes public appearances on behalf of the University as well as create substantial support for program through ambitious marketing and community service efforts.
Have the self-motivation and the ability to stay current with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted by Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), USA Hockey and St. Bonaventure University.
Develops and implements strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
Oversees the recruitment and selection of student-athletes.
Ensures compliance with the Amateur Athletic Union guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects.
Monitors the eligibility status and promotes the academic progress of student-athletes by working closely with the Associate Director of Intramurals, Recreation and Club Sports.
Arranges a competitive event schedule, in conjunction with the assigned administrator.
Supervises assistant coaches, part-time assistant coaches and graduate assistants if applicable, providing orientation, training and guidance as needed.