Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach

University of St Thomas•St. Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for full-time Assistant Women's Hockey Coach position within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and administering all aspects of the College’s NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey program. This includes the recruitment of outstanding student-athletes, coaching at the individual and team level, video analysis, skill development of student athletes, and game/practice planning. Specific daily emphasis will be on recruiting, practice planning, motivating and mentoring student athletes and game planning duties as assigned by head coach. Secondary emphasis on alumni events, community engagement, and academic support of players. This position will act coach will act as head coach in the event the head coach is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Three years of relevant coaching and/or playing experience, preferably at a Division I institution or at the professional level
Experience to include knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Acceptable results of a DMV background check is required for this role

Nice To Haves

Ten years of coaching experience to include experience with identifying and recruiting outstanding Division I student athletes
An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and recruit outstanding prospective student-athletes - local, regional, national, and international.
Establish and cultivate strong relationships with high school, club and AAA coaches.
Participate in the planning and execution of unofficial and official recruiting visits.
Maintain and manage recruiting logs and contact dates/times.
Take a leadership role with instruction, leading practices, game analysis, opponent assessments, and growth of hockey student-athletes.
Manage the implementation and direction of academic progress within the hockey program along with athletic academic support staff.
Serve as active leader in student-athlete development off the ice in a holistic approach by networking, engaging with alumni, career opportunities and mentorship.
Assist with daily administrative duties for all aspects of the program.
Work collaboratively with head coach, equipment manager on team equipment ordering.
Plan, coordinate and establish daily practice plans with head coach.
Review and evaluate practice and game video and prepare scouting reports.
Assist with organizing, administering, and supporting team building, practice planning, and game planning.
Preparations involving video breakdown and analysis.
Maintain practice records in accordance with NCAA and conference guidelines.
Other duties as assigned by head coach.