Assistant Men's Ice Hockey Coach, Casual
About The Position
Overview: Assist Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach with the daily operation of the men’s ice hockey program and the recruitment of student-athletes. Perform additional coaching or administrative assignment and teach for the department as requested. Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at [email protected].
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of college playing experience.
- Must have a current, valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.
- Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
- Ability to relate well to students, fellow department members and other colleagues.
- Ability to work extended hours associated with athletic events.
- Ability to work in a sometimes-stressful environment.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated background in coaching on the college level.
- Successful and proven experience in recruiting and retaining student athletes.
- Demonstrable experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach with the daily operation of the men’s ice hockey program and the recruitment of student-athletes.
- Monitor preparation of athletic facilities for practices and games.
- Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, making team travel arrangements, home meet management, monitoring academic progress of students, supervising student workers, working with the equipment staff on the distribution and maintenance of athletic equipment, and providing the Sports Information Office with appropriate information for publications and press releases.
- Identify, assess, and contact prospective students, arrange campus visits, develop printed recruiting materials and assist the Admissions Office with special events.
- Abide by University, NCAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Perform coaching, administrative, or other duties for the department as assigned.
- Participate actively in the university community.
