Men's Club Hockey Assistant Coach

Colby College•Colby, KS

About The Position

The Men’s Club Hockey Assistant Coach assists the Men’s Club Hockey Head Coach and prepares student athletes for competition by teaching game rules and strategies. The position develops game plans, improves player skills, monitors athlete safety, and manages team practices, strength and conditioning, matches, and assigned duties. The assistant coach also aids with team travel and lodging. This is an in-season, part-time appointment without benefits. The stated hiring rate is $21.86 per hour. Applicants should not apply unless instructed to do so by a member of Colby College.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years of previous experience.
Ability to travel with the club team.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Professional conduct and appropriate handling of confidential information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Reliability, responsibility, and dependability in fulfilling position obligations.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Knowledge of hockey rules and strategies.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to motivate and inspire players.
Ability to communicate clearly with players.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to make decisions based on experience and judgment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create practice and training sessions to improve players’ skills.
Collaborate and communicate with student athletes, staff, and faculty within the Department of Recreation and Athletics.
Develop strategies to compete effectively.
Manage and lead the Men’s Club Hockey team during practices and matches.
Evaluate players’ abilities and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement.
Provide feedback and analyze athletes’ performance after practices and games.
Mentor, counsel, and advise student athletes.
Oversee and ensure the training of club athletes.
Coordinate and implement injury-prevention programs, minimizing injury risk through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
Ensure the safety and well-being of student athletes.
Stay informed about current trends in the profession.
Comply with American Collegiate Hockey Association and Colby College guidelines.
Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment.
Conduct practices and daily operations in accordance with American Collegiate Hockey Association requirements, compliance obligations, and applicable laws.
Serve as an effective role model for college-age students.
Travel with the club team and assist with travel and lodging.
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with little or no notice.