Assistant Coach, Men's Ice Hockey
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jul 15, 2025
Expired Date: Jul 24, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$1,377.52/biweekly -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Part-time
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Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Assistant Coach
Campus Title
Assistant Coach, Men's Ice Hockey
School/Division
Student Affairs, Division of
Department
Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Assistant Coach
Campus Title
Assistant Coach, Men's Ice Hockey
School/Division
Student Affairs, Division of
Department
Athletics
Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration
Salary Level
SL2
Salary Range
$28, 377 = $1,377.52 BIW
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
66
Is this a temporary position?
Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date:
05/31/2026
Position Summary
The assistant coach for SUNY Cortland Men’s Ice Hockey assists in all aspects of the administration and operation of a nationally competitive athletic program. Cortland Athletics fosters a student-athlete environment conducive to excellence in athletics, academics, and personal growth through diverse and inclusive experiences at the university and the community.
This posting is for 1 part-time (66%), level 1 assistant coach position with a 9.5-month (8/15- 5/31) period of professional obligation.
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the Men’s Ice Hockey program at SUNY Cortland.
- Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport).
- Instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training), individual/team concepts, and safety.
- Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.
- Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities for purposes of safety and facility security.
- Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, SUNYAC and SUNY Cortland rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Recruit adequate numbers of student athletes with sufficient skill to be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the relevant athletic conference(s) and the policies and procedures of the university.
- Assess academic performance of student athletes at least once each semester to ensure the ongoing eligibility of athletes and monitor their academic progress; academic retention of student athletes must at minimum mirror the retention rate of the college.
- Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes.
- Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times.
- Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
- Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner, modeling outstanding sportsmanship, consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
- Execute all of these responsibilities as assistant coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the sports program; the department and the university.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)
- Ability to recruit, inspire, mentor, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
- A strong identification with and support of SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
- Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of SUNY Cortland, SUNY System, and applicable athletic conferences.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively – via technology, in person, and in writing.
- Ability to represent the department and college in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
- Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- Reports to the head coach for SUNY Cortland Men’s Ice Hockey .
- Works closely with the head coach, coaching and support staff to ensure the success of SUNY Cortland Men’s Ice Hockey .
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Playing and/or coaching background in hockey
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S23367 | | Review Start Date | | | Open Until Filled | | | Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10297 |
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Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)
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