Men's Ice Hockey Club Assistant Coach

University of New Hampshire•Keene, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Men’s Ice Hockey Club (MIHC) Assistant Coach’s role is to provide skill development through practice or instruction and game preparation based on their knowledge and experience. Proper and safe techniques must be utilized in training and game situations to ensure the health and well-being of the students is a top priority. Risk management must always be taken into consideration when training students with limited experience, skill, or knowledge of the sport. Duties/Responsibilities The Assistant Coach must be aware of and follow all policies and procedures relative to the Club Sport Program and the Office of Student Involvement. The Assistant Coach must be aware of and adhere to all Keene State College (KSC) policies on Sexual Misconduct, Discriminatory Harassment and Amorous Relationships and Hazing. They must ensure that club players understand and are aware of these policies and must refrain from participating in or contributing to behaviors that may be in violation of these policies. They must seek immediate assistance from an appropriate KSC administrator should they receive a report about any suspected misconduct by club players towards other club players, other KSC students or any other individual. Works with the Coach for practice planning & supervision, game strategy/management, line-up/roster decisions and must remain in charge of the entire scheduled practice time providing all necessary supervision and instruction, especially for any and all high-risk club activity. Works in collaboration with the Coach and club leadership to oversee budget planning, season scheduling, equipment inventory, compliance with NECHA & ACHA policies and marketing/recruiting. Abide by all respective league rules and policies that pertain to club players. Be a role model of good behavior and good sportsmanship and must conduct themselves in a positive manner when dealing with opposing teams, coaches, and game officials.

Requirements

5 years of experience playing and/or coaching ice hockey.
Current USA Hockey coaching certification.
Current SafeSport certification.
Computer literate: ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite and various on-line platforms for scheduling, compliance, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Experience coach ice hockey at the collegiate level
Experience (or willingness to train) in understanding maintenance of wellness and mental health in contemporary student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Provide skill development through practice or instruction and game preparation.
Utilize proper and safe techniques in training and game situations.
Ensure risk management is considered when training students.
Follow all policies and procedures relative to the Club Sport Program and the Office of Student Involvement.
Adhere to all Keene State College (KSC) policies on Sexual Misconduct, Discriminatory Harassment and Amorous Relationships and Hazing.
Ensure club players understand and are aware of relevant policies and refrain from violating them.
Seek immediate assistance from an appropriate KSC administrator for any suspected misconduct.
Work with the Coach for practice planning & supervision, game strategy/management, and line-up/roster decisions.
Remain in charge of the entire scheduled practice time providing all necessary supervision and instruction, especially for high-risk club activity.
Collaborate with the Coach and club leadership to oversee budget planning, season scheduling, equipment inventory, compliance with NECHA & ACHA policies, and marketing/recruiting.
Abide by all respective league rules and policies that pertain to club players.
Be a role model of good behavior and good sportsmanship.
Conduct themselves in a positive manner when dealing with opposing teams, coaches, and game officials.