Head Coach Hockey D3/Ast HD Coach Hockey D1

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McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

Position Summary: Tobea headcoach/assistant head coachat McKendreeUniversity,individualsmustdisplayanabilityto set and achieve shorttermteamgoals,aswellasthelongtermgoalsfortheprogram.Asa coachwithintheathleticprogram,responsibilitiesincludealigningpracticeswiththeprofessionalismandhighmoralstandardsthatareexpectedofall McKendree Universityemployees, This position acts as the Head Coach for Hockey level D3 and Assistant Head Coach for Hockey level D1. This is a full time position and will divide its time between the two teams.

Key Responsibilities:

TEACH/COACH/MENTOR70% Time Primary Responsibility

A Head Coach** :**

• Communicates clear expectations to the student-athletes for appropriate conduct on and off the field, court, mat, course, track, and in and out of the pool
• Displays competent knowledge of the sport (strategy, adjustments, and practice design)
• Communicates in a positive fashion with student- athletes throughout the season

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

Position Summary: Tobea headcoach/assistant head coachat McKendreeUniversity,individualsmustdisplayanabilityto set and achieve shorttermteamgoals,aswellasthelongtermgoalsfortheprogram.Asa coachwithintheathleticprogram,responsibilitiesincludealigningpracticeswiththeprofessionalismandhighmoralstandardsthatareexpectedofall McKendree Universityemployees, This position acts as the Head Coach for Hockey level D3 and Assistant Head Coach for Hockey level D1. This is a full time position and will divide its time between the two teams.

Key Responsibilities:

TEACH/COACH/MENTOR70% Time Primary Responsibility

A Head Coach** :**

• Communicates clear expectations to the student-athletes for appropriate conduct on and off the field, court, mat, course, track, and in and out of the pool
• Displays competent knowledge of the sport (strategy, adjustments, and practice design)
• Communicates in a positive fashion with student- athletes throughout the season
• Creates organized and appropriate practice and competition plans
• Develops and teaches conditioning and drills for in-season and off-season, scouting and game planning during competition season

An Assistant Coach :

• Helps to communicate clear expectations to the student-athletes for appropriate conduct on and off the field, court, mat, course, track, and in and out of the pool
• Displays competent knowledge of the sport (strategy, adjustments, and practice design)
• Communicates in a positive fashion with student- athletes throughout the season
• Helps the head coach to create organized and appropriate practice and competition plans
• Assists with conditioning and drills for in-season and off-season, scouting and game planning during competition season
• Displays knowledge of video use and works with student-athletes to study and improve performance
• Assists head coach with all areas of leadership with student-athletes as assigned by the head coach

OPERATIONS/MANAGER30% Time

A Head Coach:

• Attends all required meetings related to the team and directs assistants in this area as needed
• Passes the NCAA recruiting exam yearly if applicable
• Recruits student-athletes to meet recruiting goals and assigns recruiting duties to assistants as needed
• Communicates accurately with the athletic department including schedules, transportation, rosters, and results

An Assistant Coach :

• Attends all required meetings related to the team as directed by the head coach
• If applicable, pass the NCAA recruiting exam yearly if recruiting off campus
• Assists head coach with recruiting if requested
• Helps the head coach communicate accurately with the athletic department including schedules, transportation, rosters, and results
• Creates a safe environment for the athletes of the team including facility supervision-practice, competition and locker rooms

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA or other applicable national organization rules and regulations
• Knowledge of technical skills, playing styles, and safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In addition to minimum qualifications, Bachelor’s degree; coaching experience in area of specialty; recruiting experience.

Work Conditions

Varies; based on recruiting, games, and practice times. Weekend and evening hours required; travel mandatory.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter
Resume

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

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