Head Men's Club Hockey Coach

Universities of Wisconsin • Superior, WI

16d • $40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Organizes and administers intercollegiate sport. May supervise a staff and/or have budgetary responsibility. May conduct practices, identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, develop competitive schedules, coordinate team travel, and ensure compliance with governing rules and regulations. Responsible for planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, performance, and administration of the men’s club hockey program in the manner that upholds the philosophy and objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletic Department. The position also assists with departmental management duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• One year of professional coaching at the high school level or above in men’s hockey.
• USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) Level 1 Certification or higher
• Valid driver’s license
• The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment.
• UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum of two years’ collegiate coaching experience in men’s hockey.
• Head Coaching experience preferred.
• Experience in budget management and fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the athletic program; to include adhering to and enforcing all departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the governing sport conference and agencies.
• Oversees the recruitment and selection of student-athletes to meet roster and enrollment expectations for the men’s club hockey program, as defined by the Athletic Director and University Administration.
• Ensures compliance with university and its governing sport conference(s) recruiting rules and regulations.
• Manages and monitors the men’s club hockey budget under the supervision of the Athletic Director.
• Meets all revenue and fundraising expectations, as outlined in the men’s club hockey program budget and as approved by the Athletic Director.
• Develops and coordinates the men’s club hockey schedule within the guidelines of departmental policies and the parameters of the men’s club hockey budget.
• Adheres to all departmental and University travel policies.
• Oversees selection, purchase, and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies, within the guidelines of departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University and its governing sport conference(s)
• Provides leadership, training and instruction on athletic development of student-athletes.
• Schedules and conducts regular practices and games in and out of season, as permitted by the university and its governing sport conference(s) rules and regulations.
• Monitors the eligibility status of student-athletes in the men’s club hockey program and promotes the academic progress of all student-athletes.
• Supervises assigned assistant coaches and other support staff to ensure compliance to applicable rules, policies, and procedures outlined by the department, university and its governing sport conference(s).
• Upholds and enforces the standards and expectations of student-athletes as outlined in the Student-Athlete handbook.
• Develops and publishes rules and expectations of student-athletes in the men’s club hockey program, with approval of Athletic Director.
• Enforces such team rules with appropriate disciplinary action.
• Cooperates with all athletic department staff members to enhance overall department operations and initiatives.
• Participates in public relations activities to include speaking engagements, television and radio interviews and press conferences, as approved or requested.
• Represents Athletic Department at professional, civic, charitable and alumni events.
• Provide additional departmental support to duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time