Assistant Women's Hockey Coach

Position Information

Expectations

• To perform all of your coaching duties on time and in a manner that is consistent with the quality of excellence that we expect from our players.
• Be an advocate for your head coach.  Nothing derails a program’s success faster than an assistant coach who speaks behind the head coach’s back or pushes their own agenda with players, or other coaches. Even if you do not completely agree with the head coach’s decisions or philosophy, unless those differences are moral or ethical in nature, the assistant coach has a responsibility to stand behind and support the head coach. Not only does it establish trust with the head coach and contribute to a positive working relationship, it reaffirms the strength and continuity of leadership on the coaching staff to the athletes and administrators. 
• To be consistent in keeping our players accountable for their actions (or inactions). Players need to know the boundaries and have no doubt that those boundaries will be consistently and fairly enforced. This means that an assistant coach should not “play favorites” because no one player is bigger than the team.
• To be open and honest about their concerns behind closed doors. Disagreements are to be left in private. Any issues with other staff personnel are to be taken first to the individual and if the situation cannot be resolved, to the head coach. This ensures that no talk goes on behind another staff member’s back as this would breach the characteristic of respect that our coaches are expected to maintain. Once we step outside the meeting room, our staff is a united group. This point is essential in maintaining the solidarity of our entire program.
• To care about the well-being of our student-athletes beyond the arena. In order to have the lasting impact and influence that gives our profession meaning, we must be active (and appropriate) in meeting the needs of our players. “Rules without relationship equals rebellion, but rules with relationship equals response.” Our players must know that we care about them and in turn they will respond to our guidance.
• To be great teachers of the game. There are times that call for a coach to raise their voice but raising one’s voice is not the same as teaching. Repeating the same thing over and over to a player is not teaching. Demeaning a player for repeated mistakes is not teaching. We must actively seek ways to engage our players and their learning styles and make time for those who do not understand our teaching. Chances are, it was our teaching that was lacking, and not the player’s intellect.
• To actively look for areas to improve our program. Coaches that constantly need to be told what to do and how to do things are a hindrance to the program.
• To conduct yourselves with enthusiasm and passion for the game. As a team, we are never as good as we think we are, and we are never as bad as we think we are. With this in mind, there is no loss that should put our attitude in the tank, and no win that should keep us from continued dedication and hard work.
• To always have a plan for practice and to be organized in regard to communication and execution of duties.
• To model the characteristics of integrity, respect, discipline, self-control, and excellence in the way you handle yourselves both at the arena and on campus. Our coaches reflect and represent what our program is about to the outside world and this reflection is of the utmost importance in building quality hockey players and citizens.

Position Information

Expectations

• To perform all of your coaching duties on time and in a manner that is consistent with the quality of excellence that we expect from our players.
• Be an advocate for your head coach.  Nothing derails a program’s success faster than an assistant coach who speaks behind the head coach’s back or pushes their own agenda with players, or other coaches. Even if you do not completely agree with the head coach’s decisions or philosophy, unless those differences are moral or ethical in nature, the assistant coach has a responsibility to stand behind and support the head coach. Not only does it establish trust with the head coach and contribute to a positive working relationship, it reaffirms the strength and continuity of leadership on the coaching staff to the athletes and administrators. 
• To be consistent in keeping our players accountable for their actions (or inactions). Players need to know the boundaries and have no doubt that those boundaries will be consistently and fairly enforced. This means that an assistant coach should not “play favorites” because no one player is bigger than the team.
• To be open and honest about their concerns behind closed doors. Disagreements are to be left in private. Any issues with other staff personnel are to be taken first to the individual and if the situation cannot be resolved, to the head coach. This ensures that no talk goes on behind another staff member’s back as this would breach the characteristic of respect that our coaches are expected to maintain. Once we step outside the meeting room, our staff is a united group. This point is essential in maintaining the solidarity of our entire program.
• To care about the well-being of our student-athletes beyond the arena. In order to have the lasting impact and influence that gives our profession meaning, we must be active (and appropriate) in meeting the needs of our players. “Rules without relationship equals rebellion, but rules with relationship equals response.” Our players must know that we care about them and in turn they will respond to our guidance.
• To be great teachers of the game. There are times that call for a coach to raise their voice but raising one’s voice is not the same as teaching. Repeating the same thing over and over to a player is not teaching. Demeaning a player for repeated mistakes is not teaching. We must actively seek ways to engage our players and their learning styles and make time for those who do not understand our teaching. Chances are, it was our teaching that was lacking, and not the player’s intellect.
• To actively look for areas to improve our program. Coaches that constantly need to be told what to do and how to do things are a hindrance to the program.
• To conduct yourselves with enthusiasm and passion for the game. As a team, we are never as good as we think we are, and we are never as bad as we think we are. With this in mind, there is no loss that should put our attitude in the tank, and no win that should keep us from continued dedication and hard work.
• To always have a plan for practice and to be organized in regard to communication and execution of duties.
• To model the characteristics of integrity, respect, discipline, self-control, and excellence in the way you handle yourselves both at the arena and on campus. Our coaches reflect and represent what our program is about to the outside world and this reflection is of the utmost importance in building quality hockey players and citizens.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, developing, motivating, and evaluating academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, all in compliance with the ACHA and Minot State University policies and procedures. Other specific responsibilities include:
• Provide support to the head coach with planning and implementation of team practice plans while providing a productive teaching environment during on and off ice training.  On ice coaching will consist of: skill development, offensive and defensive systems, position drills, game strategy, penalty killing and power play.  Involvement with video prep of up-coming opponents and video review of all games during season. Assist in making decisions on proper line combinations, power play and penalty killing effectiveness and which players will help us be successful. All final decisions will be made by the Head Coach regrading practice plans, line-ups, & game strategies.
• Play an intricate role in assisting the head coach with game plan preparations and game day coaching. Provide analysis and feedback to head coach on observations before, during and after competition. Communicate with all coaches during game regarding individual and team performance, tactics and opponents.
• Participating in sponsorship, fundraising, and community service efforts, as appropriate and assigned.
• Assist in admin responsibilities, including booking travel, transportation, ice rental, etc., as appropriate and assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance and prep of our team facilities, equipment, and other team related items.
• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials:

Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

Veteran's Preference:

Veteran's claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the University's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well at three years' worth of crime statics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.

_ In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. _

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