Assistant to the Head Hockey Coach- MSUAASF Range C

St. Cloud State University•Saint Cloud, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing various operational aspects of the men's hockey program at St. Cloud State University. Key duties include managing travel coordination, game and practice scheduling, video operations, and event coordination. The role also involves supervising graduate assistants, interns, and student workers, and assisting with alumni and community engagement events. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's goals and support the hockey programs, including monitoring student-athlete academic progress and liaising with the conference office.

Requirements

Master's degree plus one year of professional experience in athletic administration, coaching, ticketing, budgeting, video operations or related field, OR Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in athletic administration, coaching, ticketing, budgeting, video operations or related field.
Progressive experience in a competitive athletics environment (student-athlete, student manager, professional athlete, video coordinator, etc.).
Knowledge and understanding of competitive Division I men's and women's hockey, including general program operations, recruiting, and game day protocols.
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy, and the ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Strong background with a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.
Must be available for overnight and weekend travel.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in video editing software, specifically DVSport, or other similar products.
Knowledge of or ability to learn: NCAA, NCHC, institutional, federal and state rules and regulations; procedures to apply NCAA and NCHC rules and regulations.
The ability to perform accurate, detail-oriented work.
The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
The ability to apply standard accounting practices and procedures.
The ability to provide basic supervisory techniques with student employees.
The ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and sound judgments.
The ability to reason, recall, analyze, and organize information to make substantive and sometimes complex decisions reaching reasonable conclusions within scope of authority.
The ability to comprehend potential issues and address them before they become problematic.
The ability to function professionally in highly stressful situations to provide clear information on an impromptu basis to individuals or groups of people.
The ability to meet continuous project deadlines.
Demonstration of strong interpersonal/communication skills (both orally and in writing) and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
Commitment to diversity and fairness through interactions with student-athletes and various other internal and external constituents.

Responsibilities

Oversee travel coordination for the men's hockey program, including budget development, seeking bids, securing accommodations (lodging, meals, transportation, equipment), and arranging recruiting travel.
Assist in the organization and implementation of all game and practice scheduling for the men's program.
Assist in developing team competition schedules, including completing game contracts and adhering to budget parameters and finance policies.
Design processes to annually review competencies in work overseen and redesign work as necessary to meet changing budget requirements and ensure competitive success.
Prepare and supervise special video and/or administrative projects and support as requested by the men's hockey coaching staff.
Coordinate film exchange with non-conference and conference opponents.
Oversee all audio, visual, and technical needs for the men's hockey staff.
Assist in research and decision-making related to video equipment, and serve as the liaison to video equipment providers.
Provide oversight and training for graduate assistants, interns, and student workers for men's hockey operations.
Manage small-scale productions and highlight videos for special events.
Assist in coordinating special events related to men's hockey, including annual alumni events (golf fundraiser, alumni games, alumni outreach).
Assist in scheduling/organizing community engagement events (Skate with the Huskies, youth clinics, community service projects, etc.).
Assist with summer camps.
Perform other duties as necessary to build support for and add value to the objectives and goals of the University, department of Athletics, and hockey programs.
Assist in monitoring student-athlete academic progress.
Assist in communication with the conference office related to schedules, travel, and video programming.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Robust Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
Various investment options
Professional development
Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents