Director of Student-Athlete Experience/Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach

St. Norbert College•De Pere, WI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Norbert College is seeking a Director of Student-Athlete Experience/Assistant Coach - Women's Ice Hockey. This position involves coaching duties assigned by the head coach and administrative duties assigned by the Athletic Director. The role focuses on instructing student-athletes to prepare them for competition, enhance their performance, and teach them sport-specific skills and safe equipment usage. It also includes providing oversight for student-athlete development programs, collaborating with campus partners for holistic development, and serving as the department lead for Title IX. Additionally, the position manages the recruiting process, oversees scouting and game management software, provides event management at athletic contests, and collaborates on NCAA compliance, academic progress monitoring, and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Administration or a related field.
1-3 years of successful coaching experience.
1-3 years of related administrative experience in sport management and student-athlete development.
Experience in supervising and leading the growth of staff.
Strong ability to recruit student-athletes in the context of NCAA Division III philosophy.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle conflict and resolve customer service issues professionally.
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and successfully execute events, programs, and projects.
Ability to effectively present information to small groups.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Workday, and other computer applications, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies as needed.
Ability to maintain focus and concentration in a busy or noisy environment and serve as a positive example to others.
The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Instruct and work with student athletes to prepare them for competition.
Help athletes enhance athletic performance individually or as a team unit.
Understand the rules, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Teach student-athletes how to use sports equipment efficiently and safely.
Organize and conduct practice sessions throughout the day as needed.
Provide oversight for student-athlete development including student-athlete advisory committee and student-athlete programming.
Collaborate with campus and external partners to develop programming that supports the whole person development of St. Norbert College student-athletes while also meeting NCAA and campus policies.
Serve as the department lead for Title IX.
Manage the recruiting process for the women’s ice hockey program from initial prospect contact through enrollment.
Oversee the operation and administration of scouting and game management software systems.
Provide event management at home athletic contests as SNC athletic administrator.
Collaborate with the Assistant Athletic Director on NCAA compliance, monitor student-athlete academic progress, and support Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.