Interim Women's Hockey Head Coach

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Locations:

North Adams, MA

Posted:

Oct 4, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

181778

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About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all - and focused on each - of our students. As a 2025 Top Ten Public College, classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. Nearly 93% of our graduates land competitive jobs or are accepted by some of the best grad schools in the country. We engage in the most nationally relevant conversations by hosting some of the most celebrated thinkers and speakers on our campus in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, an area known for its mountain ranges, hiking trails, and panoramic views. Our hometown of North Adams is brimming with creative energy and the regional economy is booming as a result. In nearly every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate you as an individual, a leader, and a communicator, fully empowered to make your impression on the world.

Job Description:

The Athletics Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a part-time, Interim Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for the overall management of a Division III Ice Hockey program.  They will supervise and mentor the assistant(s) and volunteer assistant coaches in efforts to plan, coach, develop individual and team technical and tactical skill, implement, and administer the program to meet College and department objectives.  They will develop a recruiting plan to recruit quality student-athletes, scout opponents, and administrative duties, including but not limited to: student-athlete academic monitoring, purchasing paperwork, budget management, eligibility, compliance, NCAA documentation, public relations, scheduling, roster management, field preparation and maintenance, travel, organization of practices and all home games, clinics, fund-raising, have good working relationships with sports medicine and strength and conditioning and other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

They will also be responsible for team and coaching staff compliance to department, institutional, conference and NCAA training rules and bylaws which govern the program; this will include monitoring student-athlete conduct to ensure that the behavior of the athletes reflects favorably on the program, the department, the College, and on the students themselves. 

The Head Coach will be a valued member of the Athletics Staff and will contribute to the mission of MCLA and the athletic department.  The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the Division III ideal and the important role that intercollegiate athletics can play in higher education. The Head Coach will conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and College policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of the NCAA and MASCAC, of which the College is a member.  Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior.

Requirements:

Education Requirements:

Required: High School Diploma.

Preferred: Bachelor's/Master's degree in athletic related field; coaching certifications.

 

Experience Requirements:

Required: 

• Demonstrated sport knowledge and high school playing experience as a minimum
• One to three years of high school head coach or college coaching as an assistant or head coach

Preferred:             

• Collegiate competitive playing experience.
• Three to five years of experience as a collegiate assistant coach or head coach.

Additional Information:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts strongly encourages employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  The Centers for Disease Control recommendation is that everyone aged 6 and up should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they've received any original COVID-19 vaccines.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Joeseph DaSilva, Vice President of Administration and Finance. 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.  

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both. 

Camie Pratt
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer 
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247 
Titleix@mcla.edu 

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights  
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424  
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172  
OCR.Boston@ed.gov 

Application Instructions:

Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.

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