Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach

EXPIRED

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Coach oversees the activities of our Women’s Ice Hockey program. Plans and directs training of student athletes, and assesses individuals' abilities and skill level to determine appropriate team position. Assists players in reaching highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA, NEWHA rules and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of coaching experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Post University requires, as a condition of employment, that all new hires and employees have or obtain the Covid-19 vaccination and booster, and provide proof of same unless an exemption or deferral is approved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Coach oversees the activities of our Women’s Ice Hockey program. Plans and directs training of student athletes, and assesses individuals' abilities and skill level to determine appropriate team position. Assists players in reaching highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA, NEWHA rules and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of coaching experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Post University requires, as a condition of employment, that all new hires and employees have or obtain the Covid-19 vaccination and booster, and provide proof of same unless an exemption or deferral is approved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• ProvidedirectionandoversightforWomen’s Ice Hockeyprogramandactivities;

• Assist in developing, supervisingpart-timecoachingstaffincludingsharedresponsibilitytraining,mentoring,andevaluatingcoachesandathleticsstaff;

• Initiateandcoordinatethecertificationofacademicandhealtheligibilityofallathletes;

• Assist Athletic Director in providing leadership and sound decision-making with regard to all Women’s Ice Hockey matters, including fiscal affairs, personnel, facilities, public relations, and general operations.

• Provide leadership that adheres to the highest standards of integrity in academic, financial, and business matters, as well as NCAA, NEWHA rules and regulations for the sport.
• Maintain, enforce and follow all appropriate athletic department policies, procedures, and practices, and ensuring consistency with all University policies, Board of Trustees and other regulations that govern the University, NCAA, NEWHA rules and certification requirements, and all state and federal laws, including Title IX.
• Ensure an environment that promotes student-athlete health and welfare and a commitment to strong academic values.
• Developandmanageteam,andspecialeventsbudgets;requestequipment;andensuredepartmentalcompliancewithallUniversitycashhandlingandmanagementpolicies;

• Collectandanalyzedepartmentalstatisticsanddataandprepareanddistributereportsasappropriate for the sport;

• RecruitstudentathletesincoordinationwiththeAdmissionsOfficeanddevelopalumniathleticsevents,communityrelationships,andfun-raisingopportunities as appropriate;

• Performotherdutiesasmaybeassignedbysupervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required with administrative and coaching experience.

• Demonstrate commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.

• Understanding of and commitment to the NCAA’s primary purpose of maintaining intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body

• Demonstrated success working in intercollegiate athletics or highly related field

• Ability to recruit and hire qualified student athletes

• Demonstration of commitment to academic and fiscal integrity

• Proven leadership skills – both soft and hard skills must be demonstrable

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form;

• Experience in negotiating and maintaining vendor contracts where appropriate

• Possess strong analytical skills - desire and ability to use data for decision making – maintain a metrics-based organization (again – this is part of our culture)

• Proven experience at working in a collaborative matrix environment where individuals and teams are reliant upon each other for their collective success regardless of reporting structure

Interested candidates should apply at:https://post.edu/associate-experience/career-opportunities

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