Assistant Coach Men's Hockey

9698BR

Student Affairs

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.  We do so within the context of integrity and respect.  The assistant coach for RIT’s Division I Men’s Ice Hockey program will join an exceptional staff who strive to create an unrivaled experience that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes in order to prepare them for success as leaders in the global community. 

Reporting to the Head Coach for Men’s Ice Hockey the assistant coach will provide leadership for RIT’s Division I Men’s Ice Hockey program.  The incumbent must have outstanding technical, tactical and strategic knowledge of the sport of Ice Hockey.  Responsibilities include assisting and supporting the head coach with the planning, development and implementation of all activities related to the program.  Including, but not limited to, recruitment, supervision, mentoring, and coaching of student athletes, planning, scheduling, and instruction for individual and team development, practices, training sessions, contests, game plans, player development and advisement/mentorship. 

The incumbent will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to University, department and NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, League and division rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the department are to be reported to the appropriate parties.  The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of success. They should also have strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently.

Please note: This is a 10 month position.
 

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Assistant Coach Men's Hockey

9698BR

Student Affairs

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.  We do so within the context of integrity and respect.  The assistant coach for RIT’s Division I Men’s Ice Hockey program will join an exceptional staff who strive to create an unrivaled experience that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes in order to prepare them for success as leaders in the global community. 

Reporting to the Head Coach for Men’s Ice Hockey the assistant coach will provide leadership for RIT’s Division I Men’s Ice Hockey program.  The incumbent must have outstanding technical, tactical and strategic knowledge of the sport of Ice Hockey.  Responsibilities include assisting and supporting the head coach with the planning, development and implementation of all activities related to the program.  Including, but not limited to, recruitment, supervision, mentoring, and coaching of student athletes, planning, scheduling, and instruction for individual and team development, practices, training sessions, contests, game plans, player development and advisement/mentorship. 

The incumbent will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to University, department and NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, League and division rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the department are to be reported to the appropriate parties.  The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of success. They should also have strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently.

Please note: This is a 10 month position.
 

Job Responsibilities

Coaching and Instruction

• Builds relationships with players to provide mentorship, guidance, and support both on and off the field/court.
• Coaches and instructs student athletes during practices and on game day in how to perform their sport such as proper skills and instruction of fundamentals, physical health, team concepts, and safety.
• Support the overall physical conditioning needs of student-athletes in conjunction with the head coach and strength & conditioning staff
• Conducts player evaluations and develop plans to enhance the student-athlete experience.

Team Development - Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching. - Assists with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management. - Collaborates with the head coach to devise game plans and strategies for upcoming opponents.

Collaboration - Collaborate and communicate with personnel including athletic trainers, strength coaches, equipment manager, senior staff, etc. on behalf of the team - Builds strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community. - Partners with campus stakeholders, such as Admissions to coordinate and organize campus visits for recruits, and College Relations to assist in coordinating fundraising and alumni outreach.

Recruitment - Assist the head coach with the development and implementation of recruiting plan, associated strategy and maintain a database of prospective student-athletes in coordination with the office of enrollment management. - Cultivate a good rapport with coaches and area scouts - Organize, plan and direct recruits on their campus visits

Program Administration - Monitors the eligibility status of team members in cooperation with Athletics Compliance Officer and the academic officials of the University to ensure compliance with University, department, NCAA, and League policies and regulations. - Adheres to NCAA rules and compliance. - Assist with administrative duties as assigned (travel plans, equipment inventory/purchase & camps/clinics)

May serve as back up to Head Coach in their absence.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 1-3 years of previous collegiate coaching experience or a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Multi-year experience as a player and/or coach with the ability to instruct student-athletes on how to perform their sport and improve individual and team performance.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must pass NCAA Coaches Certification Test and have (or successfully complete) AED/CPR and First Aid certification.

Skills - Impeccable integrity and demonstrated capacity to teach, coach, and communicate broadly with student athletes, families, colleagues, media and the public; cultivate and sustain collegial relationships; build unity around difficult issues; be an active listener, facilitator, convener, and mediator. - Recognized as an effective advocate for the student athlete experience and personally exhibit high ethical standards of conduct and confidentiality in managing complex data and confidential information. - Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately.

• Understand the importance of working in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, alumni, community partners, and prospective students.
• Have a personal style that is professional, personable, approachable, and politically astute.
• Ability to attract, recruit, retain, inspire and motivate highly qualified student-athletes.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences
• Possess a deep understanding of a diverse student body and a demonstrated commitment to an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity and cross-cultural experiences of its members.
• Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete welfare and mental and physical well-being.
• Administratively self-sufficient and be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications.
• Basic knowledge of video filming, editing and analytics.
• Willingness to engage in learning opportunities regarding Deaf Culture and conversational American Sign Language (ASL).
• Knowledge of the sport, including rules and strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Prior experience as a student athlete at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Wage Band

119A

FLSA Category

Exempt

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
 
 

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Hourly/Salary Minimum

52300

Hourly/Salary Maximum

87600

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