Assistant Men's Ice Hockey Coach

_ Title: _ Assistant Men's Ice Hockey Coach

_ Position Type: _ Full-Time

_ Department: _ Athletics

About Augustana University

_ Title: _ Assistant Men's Ice Hockey Coach

_ Position Type: _ Full-Time

_ Department: _ Athletics

About Augustana University

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 22 NCAA sports programs, including Viking hockey which competes at the Division I level, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships since 2016. Viking Athletics has won the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference All-Sports Award two years in a row.

Assistant Men’s Ice Hockey Coach

The Assistant Men’s Ice Hockey Coach provides administrative, instructional, academic and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach. This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the sport program as well as possible additional responsibilities as assigned within the athletic department.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Head Coach in all day-to-day operations of the Men’s Ice Hockey Program

• Coordinate student athlete activities including but not limited to recruiting, conditioning, and academic services as needed and designated by the Head Coach.

• Teach the assigned classes assigned by the department with professional integrity and university expectations.

• Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department and Men’s IceHockey program to ensure academic progress of the student-athlete as directed by the Head Coach.

• Support and work cooperatively with the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, NCAA Compliance, Media Relations etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.

• Assist with administrative functions of the Men’s Ice Hockey program as directed by the Head Coach.

• Perform duties with professional conduct, being fiscally responsible and with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.

• Abide by all written policies, procedures, and guidelines of Augustana University and the Department of Athletics. Understand and adhere to the Augustana Athletic Department Manual that outlines general staff conduct.

• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.

• Adhere to all NCAA and Conference affiliated bylaws set forth by the governing bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree desired.
• Preference will be given to those with experience specific to coaching with Men’s Ice Hockey. Previous coaching experience in a collegiate level program preferred as an Assistant or Head Coach is preferred.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations. Former Men’s Ice Hockey student-athlete is preferred.
• Must be able to work varying hours which may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Minimum three years coaching experience in the sport of men’s ice hockey.
• Experience in recruiting academically sound, qualified student athletes is desired.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials are to be sent electronically tohumanresources@augie.eduliz.vanwesten@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest

• Resume or curriculum vitae

• Augustana Universityemployment application

• Statement of Diversity

• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.