Assistant Hockey Coach

Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI
$40,000 - $50,000Onsite

About The Position

Recruit and coach student athletes in the hockey program. Coordinate recruitment activities to ensure NCAA compliance in student contacts and recruiting budget. Assist with a variety of duties related to the hockey program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Previous collegiate or professional coaching or playing experience in the sport of ice hockey.
  • Communicate with and motivate student athletes.
  • Ice skate.
  • Travel extensively for recruitment activities and for team games.
  • Work varied and long hours.
  • Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences
  • Effectively organize required recordkeeping and budget materials.

Nice To Haves

  • Hockey coaching experience at a Division I institution.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit top-caliber student-athletes to the varsity hockey program.
  • Coordinate line changes and/or analyze opponents’ techniques and systems from the press box during varsity games.
  • Instruct and/or assist with marketing and/or administrative duties during summer hockey camps.
  • Perform video analysis on opposing teams and work with coaches to prepare scouting reports.
  • Analyze FSU team videos to be used in coaching the team.
  • Ensure NCAA compliance in hockey recruitment activities by maintaining appropriate documentation.
  • Coordinate and oversee the identification of teams to evaluate timely prospect lists and to ensure that visitations are in compliance with NCAA standards.
  • Promote the public image of Bulldog Hockey by coordinating and/or attending a variety of promotional events and programs.
  • Coordinate coaching of the defensive or offensive team, in addition to general assistant coaching duties, if asked.
  • Prepare NCAA-required in-season and out-of-season paperwork.
  • Report directly to the Head Hockey Coach and perform any additional duties assigned by the Head Hockey Coach.
  • Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
  • Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
  • Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
  • Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
  • Support, promote, and develop initiatives for University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
  • Maintaining equipment and responsible travel needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).
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