HEAD COACH - MEN'S ICE HOCKEY

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JOB TITLE:               Head Coach- Men’s Ice Hockey (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT:          Athletics

REPORTS TO:           Athletic Director

UNIVERSITY MISSION:  Rochester Christian University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God's world. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Head Coach is responsible for building, recruiting and maintaining an ice hockey program consistent with all the goals of Rochester Christian University and the policies and procedures outlined in the Athletic Department Handbook.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

JOB TITLE:               Head Coach- Men’s Ice Hockey (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT:          Athletics

REPORTS TO:           Athletic Director

UNIVERSITY MISSION:  Rochester Christian University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God's world. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Head Coach is responsible for building, recruiting and maintaining an ice hockey program consistent with all the goals of Rochester Christian University and the policies and procedures outlined in the Athletic Department Handbook.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• 1-3 years of coaching experience, preferably at a college level

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit and maintain a team of at least 30 athletes.   Team members selected from the student body will not be considered a recruited player unless approved by the Senior VP over Athletics & the VP of Enrollment Services.
• Appropriately manage the overall program and the men’s ice hockey scholarship budgets
• Appropriately manage the men’s ice hockey budgets including expenses related to team travel, entry fees and team equipment 
• Conduct and supervise all practices
• Schedule and attend all contests as approved by the Athletic Director.   Must travel with the team unless alternate arrangements have been approved, in advance, by the Athletic Director.
• Work with Athletic Director to secure facility rentals when appropriate 
• Oversee all contest preparation
• Participate in all conference coaches meetings 
• Oversee all assistant coaches and staff
• Promote the academic success of student-athletes through support and encouragement of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Lab
• Attend all scheduled coaching staff meetings unless excused by the Athletic Director in advance
• Assist the Athletic Director in creating the budget and work to stay within the budget.  Communicate with the Athletic Administration as it relates to ordering equipment, planning for travel, etc.
• Meet and communicate with the Senior VP over Athletics, Athletic Director and other members of the Rochester Christian University coaching staff on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
• Work with Enrollment Services as it relates to financial aid for recruits, campus tours and other recruiting needs
• Promote an inclusive Rochester Christian University through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in recruiting quality student-athletes that connect to the mission of Rochester Christian University
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in order to travel to all contests, including night and weekend contests 
• USA Hockey CEP Level 3 or higher
• Competent and knowledgeable of current men’s ice hockey and sport philosophies
• Ability to promote and encourage social and spiritual leadership
• Professional in appearance and conduct
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Supportive of the University mission.  Indicators of this support include a demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and being active in a local church.

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