Club Sports Coach: Women's Ice Hockey - Assistant

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University's Club Women's Ice Hockey is looking for a part-time coach with an ambitious attitude to supplement our head coach and student leadership on the Club Women's Ice Hockey team. Coaches have the opportunity to develop a contending program while coaching; student leadership assists with other team tasks such as budget management and competition scheduling. Tasks involved with coaching include, but are not limited to: roster and lineup setting, practice/competition advisement and instruction, injury/accident prevention and safety adherence, and academic attention. This is a part-time, non-benefit-eligible position. QU Club Sports Mission: To fill the need for uniquely structured sport activities that may be competitive, recreational or instructional in nature but not necessarily offered in the other varsity, intramural or recreational programs. To provide a valuable learning experience through student involvement in fundraising, public relations, organization, administration, budgeting, leadership, teaching, and scheduling in addition to athletic skill in a particular sport.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Prior coaching experience at either the collegiate or high school level
• Prior experience specifically with Club Sports
• Prior experience in Women's Ice Hockey
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and/or a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Certification in Women's Ice Hockey
• CPR/First-Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Instructing club athletes in Women's Ice Hockey at practices and games
• Constructing a fair and balanced tryout to, if necessary, select a team roster
• Compliance with Club Women's Ice Hockey and Title IX guidelines
• Dialogue frequently with the Director of Recreation, Associate Director of Recreation, and/or Club Sport Graduate Assistant in regards to travel, roster, and other team needs
• Presence at all or most club practices, meetings, games, matches, and/or tournaments
• Attend annual club sports coaches training with Recreation staff
• Cooperation with student leadership on any additional event as preferred or necessary
• Chaperoning at trips, including overnight stays, and enforcement of conduct policies
• Other tasks as deemed fit by Women's Ice Hockey Club student leadership or constitution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level