Assistant Coach, Hockey(Time-limited role)

EXPIRED

Serves as an assistant to the Athletics Department staff with programs and related activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborates with the head coach on all aspects of the management and direction of the program in conjunction with the overall strategic plan for Athletics; assumes the duties of the head coach in their absence.
• Assist with coordinating and overseeing the recruitment of student athletes; contact high/prep school coaches to identify prospective recruits.
• Assist with contacting and evaluating prospective recruits; prepare and distribute recruiting information; may assist in recruiting efforts with the Admission Office.
• Plan, with Head Coach and full-time Assistant Coach (if applicable), recruiting trips based on contacts; attend off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation.
• Maintain accurate records of all contacts.
• Maximize efficient use of e-mail, internet, phone, letters, and personal contact.
• Assist with practice and games as needed as directed by Head Coach which includes teaching advanced level skills and game strategies.
• Assist monitoring academic progress of student-athletes; serve as a mentor to athletes helping to resolve academic and non-academic issues; be available to coaches and players before, during, and after practices, games, and events.
• Scout opponents during playing season; prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions as required.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Serves as an assistant to the Athletics Department staff with programs and related activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborates with the head coach on all aspects of the management and direction of the program in conjunction with the overall strategic plan for Athletics; assumes the duties of the head coach in their absence.
• Assist with coordinating and overseeing the recruitment of student athletes; contact high/prep school coaches to identify prospective recruits.
• Assist with contacting and evaluating prospective recruits; prepare and distribute recruiting information; may assist in recruiting efforts with the Admission Office.
• Plan, with Head Coach and full-time Assistant Coach (if applicable), recruiting trips based on contacts; attend off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation.
• Maintain accurate records of all contacts.
• Maximize efficient use of e-mail, internet, phone, letters, and personal contact.
• Assist with practice and games as needed as directed by Head Coach which includes teaching advanced level skills and game strategies.
• Assist monitoring academic progress of student-athletes; serve as a mentor to athletes helping to resolve academic and non-academic issues; be available to coaches and players before, during, and after practices, games, and events.
• Scout opponents during playing season; prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions as required.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in associated field.
• At least one year of previous coaching experience preferred.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; must maintain both throughout time in the position.
• Must obtain/maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
• Must have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate via phone.
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).
• Compliance with all NCAA, NEWMAC and Babson College rules.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student body, staff, and other constituents.
• Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

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