Women's Club Ice Hockey Assistant Coach

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to provide support to club sport officers and participants. The successful Women's Club Ice Hockey Assistant Coach will interface with club sport officers, participants, and the Associate Director of Club Sports as needed to promote a fun and competitive environment while ensuring the safety of all participants.

Work may involve the performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy items, up to 75 lbs. The work environment may involve exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries. Duties may require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions. Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery requiring the use of protective clothing or gear.

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to provide support to club sport officers and participants. The successful Women's Club Ice Hockey Assistant Coach will interface with club sport officers, participants, and the Associate Director of Club Sports as needed to promote a fun and competitive environment while ensuring the safety of all participants.

Work may involve the performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy items, up to 75 lbs. The work environment may involve exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries. Duties may require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions. Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery requiring the use of protective clothing or gear.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop and improve participant sport skills
• Attend and supervise a majority of games and practices, including evenings and weekends
• Abide by all University/Club Sport rules and regulations, including the Club Sport Handbook
• Promote good sportsmanship on and off the ice
• Communicate with Associate Director of Club Sports as needed on issues associated with the club or any of its participants, including those related to travel, injuries, equipment, and administrative tasks/responsibilities
• Communicate with club officers to establish and achieve team goals
• Allow students to take on as much responsibility in the administration of the club as possible
• Adhere to the travel guidelines set forth by the Department of Transportation and Parking and the Department of Recreational Sports when accompanying the club to off-campus matches and events
• Able to work with captains / e-board to maintain vision of team set by team/admin and bring team to their desired goals
• Ability to create drills and run practices effectively with emphasis on developing player skills and attention to goalies as well as skaters
• Attend and supervise a majority of games and practices, including evenings and weekends
• Note that practice times tend to be later in the evening, and may not be at Matthews facilities
• Ensure safety of participants and monitor environmental (field/court/playing surfaces) conditions
• Ensure that Injury Reports are completed for each injury and are given to Assistant Director of Club Sports within 24 hours
• Ensure proper warm-up/stretching for student-athletes prior to practice or competition

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred 2+ years of coaching experience at varsity high school level or higher OR previous experience playing at a competitive level (includes varsity and club)
• High-level knowledge of the game
• Preferred knowledge of USA Hockey and ACHA rules and regulations
• Preferred knowledge or experience with defensive players
• Preferred knowledge or experience with goalies

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.