Head DIII ACHA Men's Hockey Coach

EXPIRED

Roles

Northwood University is seeking a Head DIII ACHA Men’s Hockey Coach. This is a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure position. The University is a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and sponsors 20 Division II varsity sports.

The head coach is responsible for management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the university and the ACHA.

Responsibilities

• supervision and development of student-athletes
• recruiting student-athletes
• monitoring academic progress of student-athletes
• game and practice preparation and management
• community and alumni relations
• community service
• physical conditioning of student-athletes
• budget management
• making travel arrangements

Roles

Northwood University is seeking a Head DIII ACHA Men’s Hockey Coach. This is a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure position. The University is a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and sponsors 20 Division II varsity sports.

The head coach is responsible for management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the university and the ACHA.

Responsibilities

• supervision and development of student-athletes
• recruiting student-athletes
• monitoring academic progress of student-athletes
• game and practice preparation and management
• community and alumni relations
• community service
• physical conditioning of student-athletes
• budget management
• making travel arrangements
• administrative duties including timely completion of required paperwork
• fund-raising
• overseeing coaching staff
• adherence to ACHA and Northwood University rules, regulations, and policies
• other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Working knowledge of ACHA and or NCAA rules and regulations
• Previous coaching experience

Expectations

• Field a competitive team that challenges for ACHA championships and for post-season play
• Recruit quality student-athletes who can compete academically, athletically, and have strong character
• Oversee and monitor academic success of team members
• Involve team in community service
• Represent Northwood in a professional, positive manner on-campus and in the community
• Require team members to represent Northwood in a professional, positive manner
• Provide opportunities and promote leadership skills for team members
• Conduct program with integrity and within NCAA, ACHA and university rules
• Seek continuous improvement in all areas of athletic program through evaluation of all processes
• Seek to integrate general education and business specific offerings and combine them with life impacting experiences in the athletic arena to ensure a well-rounded, positive experience for student-athletes Northwood University has an institutional philosophy which emphasizes free enterprise in a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attraction to the mission and core values of Northwood University. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s outcomes at www.northwood.edu/aboutus/.