Assistant Men's Ice Hockey Coach (PT Contractor)

Framingham State University•Framingham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Framingham State University (FSU) is seeking an Assistant Men's Ice Hockey Coach. FSU, founded in 1839, is a public university committed to providing accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate liberal arts education with workforce preparation. The university enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students across 60 programs and is dedicated to inclusive excellence, equity, and antiracism. FSU is recognized for its commitment to diversity and has received multiple awards for excellence and distinction. The university is situated between Boston and Worcester and encourages applications from individuals who share its commitment to a diverse and inclusive community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of 1-2 years of coaching and/or playing experience
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (i.e., students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration and community)
Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Instructing student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of the sport of Ice Hockey.
Assist the head coach with all aspects of teaching skills and strategies for the sport of Ice Hockey during practice and games in the traditional and non-traditional seasons.
Provide individual instruction in the sport of Ice Hockey with special attention to the offensive and defensive schemes used by FSU.
Assist the head coach in the creation of individual plans, while adhering to all NCAA bylaws.
Assist the head coach with student-athlete welfare, physical health, team concepts and safety.
Assist the head coach in coordinating team logistics with Athletic Department staff and other support personnel such as managers, scorekeepers, etc.
Adhere to and support all rules, conditions and regulations as set forth by Framingham State University, Conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association pertaining to all aspects of the team's management.
Assist the head coach in developing and implementing a comprehensive recruiting plan.
Ensuring that equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
Reporting to the Equal Opportunity Officer or Title IX Coordinator knowledge or receipt of reports of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation from students or other members of the university community.
Designated a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act.