Assistant Men's Ice Hockey Coach - Glenside, United States - Arcadia University

Arcadia University

Verified Company

Glenside, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

The person in this position will be involved in many aspects of the sport program, including, but not limited to, practice planning, game preparation/scouting, in-game coaching, recruiting, administrative work, and general supervision of student-athletes.

Location:
Glenside

Responsibilities:

Conducts training sessions to aid in the skill development of team members while keeping informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and strategies within the sport
Assists with gameday preparation by scouting opponents and provides ingame support to the head coach
Recruits and retains qualified studentathletes
Serves as a role model for team members with regards to personal and professional conduct by enforcing department and team expectations regarding general standard of behavior for studentathletes.
Monitors physical and mental health and wellbeing of team members, while working with professional staff to support the development and recovery of studentathletes.
Supports head coach in managing essential team functions, including scheduling of contests, academic monitoring, eligibility tracking, transportation, and supply purchases.
Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities may include event management, facility supervision, assigned administrative tasks, committee work, or representing the Athletics Department at conferences/meetings.

Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's degree from accredited college or university is required
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Combination of degree completion and professional work experience will be considered in absence of associate's degree.

Experience:

Collegiate playing experience is strongly preferred.
Previous coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and/or club level preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrated success in scouting, talent assessment, and recruitment of qualified studentathletes.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an ability to work well with different constituents.
Strong initiative, detail, and followup skills with studentathletes, staff members, and administration.
Strong strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities.
Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
General computer knowledge with a proficiency in Word and Excel.
Experience with Front Rush or similar recruiting software preferred.

Special Requirements:

Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for both games and recruiting expected.
Evening and weekend availability is required.
Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.
Valid driver's license required.
Ability to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications required. Training and recertification can be provided if necessary.
Compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations required.
Compliance with athletic conference rules and regulations required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to demonstrate and teach sportspecific skills required.
Ability to move about campus and other locations.
Physical ability to include standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, kneeling and stooping, manual dexterity, and ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Supervision

Received: Position reports to the Head Coach.
Given: Supervises studentathletes and team managers.

Application Instructions:

Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

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