Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach

Position Summary:

Saint Anselm College, a private liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a part time Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach who will report to the Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach and provide coaching expertise, leadership, management and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA program resulting in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will place highest priority on academic integrity and a commitment to student-athlete success on the field and in the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities and Position Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership, organization, supervision for all practices and varsity contests in conjunction with head coach.
• In conjunction with head coach, oversee and evaluate assistant coaches, student assistants, and volunteers.
• Organize and implement a successful recruiting program which attracts academically and athletically gifted prospects—with an unwavering commitment to retention, degree completion and academic success.
• Conduct all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the NCAA, conference, athletic department policy manual and the College.
• Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect among the Women’s Ice Hockey staff, coaches and student-athletes.
• Commitment to student-athlete safety and welfare as it pertains to all aspects of intercollegiate Women’s Ice Hockey.
• Manage team needs within parameters of annual budget; review all budget requests and projected fiscal needs.
• Schedule all team travel, practices and contests in accordance with college policies, conference scheduling guidelines and NCAA bylaws (under direction of head coach).
• Review student-athlete eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with College staff (Admission, Academic Resource Center, Student Affairs, etc.) and departmental staff to ensure an efficient and effective program.
• Represent the College at professional meetings, admissions events, alumni gatherings, campus activities, other athletic events and civic affairs.

Position Summary:

Saint Anselm College, a private liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a part time Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach who will report to the Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach and provide coaching expertise, leadership, management and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA program resulting in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will place highest priority on academic integrity and a commitment to student-athlete success on the field and in the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities and Position Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership, organization, supervision for all practices and varsity contests in conjunction with head coach.
• In conjunction with head coach, oversee and evaluate assistant coaches, student assistants, and volunteers.
• Organize and implement a successful recruiting program which attracts academically and athletically gifted prospects—with an unwavering commitment to retention, degree completion and academic success.
• Conduct all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the NCAA, conference, athletic department policy manual and the College.
• Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect among the Women’s Ice Hockey staff, coaches and student-athletes.
• Commitment to student-athlete safety and welfare as it pertains to all aspects of intercollegiate Women’s Ice Hockey.
• Manage team needs within parameters of annual budget; review all budget requests and projected fiscal needs.
• Schedule all team travel, practices and contests in accordance with college policies, conference scheduling guidelines and NCAA bylaws (under direction of head coach).
• Review student-athlete eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with College staff (Admission, Academic Resource Center, Student Affairs, etc.) and departmental staff to ensure an efficient and effective program.
• Represent the College at professional meetings, admissions events, alumni gatherings, campus activities, other athletic events and civic affairs.
• Encourage and administer an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefits to the campus and surrounding communities.
• Develop, coordinate and oversee comprehensive Women’s Ice Hockey camps/clinics to increase involvement and participation.
• Maintain relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program and College.
• Attend and participate in all athletic department meetings and rules education sessions.
• Other duties as assigned .

Qualifications:

Comprehensive understanding of multiple facets of NCAA athletics required. Bachelor’s degree required. Excellence with interpersonal communications (written and oral) skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is necessary. Ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and mentoring skills. Must be comfortable working in a flexible, team environment with a positive attitude and sense of humor.  Unwavering commitment to academic integrity, inclusion, diversity, gender equity, student-athlete welfare and knowledge of NCAA and Title IX compliance.

Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.

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