- COACHING/INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM INSTRUCTION - Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on rules and fundamentals, pre-competition activities, skill attainment, techniques, and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner and team concepts that are specific to team needs. Provide individualized coaching, tutoring, and mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work. Assess student-athletes skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in film. Review video of opponent performance and subsequently design individual and team instruction for AIC student-athletes. Determine specific daily practice activities that are organized, creative and valuable for the student-athletes. Keep informed of modern trends, techniques, and strategies; transferring the knowledge in the development and implementation of game strategy and position assignments. Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate practice sessions and related activities with proper attention to players and their physical well-being. Attend workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Emphasize values of competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision-making, and lasting values to each individual. Always serves as an exemplary professional.
- RECRUITING - Work collaboratively with the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid to effectively recruit new student-athletes that have the ability to achieve success academically and athletically at AIC. Abides by all recruiting rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA.
- ACADEMICS - In coordination with the Academic Resource Center, monitor academic progress throughout the year to insure academic success, eligibility, retention, and graduation.
- LEADERSHIP - Communicate skillfully with colleagues, subordinates, and student-athletes. Maintains self-control and sets an example for sportsmanlike conduct in relationships with your team, officials, administration, and opponents in victory or defeat. Provides clear direction of responsibility and authority. Attend and contribute to department meetings and functions.
- BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Plan and utilize operating, financial aid, and salary budget according to department procedures and NCAA regulations. Monitor budget and expenses routinely and ensures timely turnaround of team credit cards and expense reimbursements. Keep program within expense budget parameters.
- NCAA RULES/COMPLIANCE - Always adhere to Conference (NE-10/Atlantic Hockey/Rugby) and NCAA rules. Attend all internal compliance meetings, follow departmental policies, and complete paperwork and reports on time. Successfully passes the NCAA rules education.
- COMMUNITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS - Actively support student-athlete participation in community outreach efforts. Develop and maintain positive relationships with interested segment of the community.
- FUNDRAISING/ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT - Successfully implement a fundraising plan that achieves annual fundraising goals set by administration. Work with Athletic Director/Department to actively engage alumni and support all fundraising efforts.
- ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS - Assess team competitive performance versus expectations. Analyze how well did the team play when compared with expectations; make adjustments as necessary.
- ROSTER GOALS/RETENTION MANAGEMENT - Maintain sport-specific roster and retention goals as determined by the Director of Athletics.
- ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM - Ensure student-athletes' well-being by collaborating with the Athletic Trainers. Start and conclude practices at scheduled times. Adhere to athletic training room policy of 24-hour notice regarding the changing of practice times.
- EQUIPMENT ROOM - Responsible for your team's collection, issuance, purchasing, and accounting of all equipment.
- ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform additional responsibilities (as assigned by the Director of Athletics or sport oversight).
- Required Degree(s): Bachelor's degree
- Preferred Degree(s): Master's degree
- Required Field of Expertise: 3-5 years of coaching experience
- Required Training/Cert: Ability to pass NCAA recruiting exam within 90 days of employment. Shall maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
- Required Licensure(s): A valid, insurable driver's license
- A strong teaching/playing/coaching background in the sport with the ability to provide high-level instruction.
- Must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athlete. Manage and treat, student-athletes professionally, respectfully, and courteously.
- Understanding of NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
- Exceptional leadership and strong organizational ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Strong teamwork and supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others.
- A valid, insurable driver's license is required, with the ability to travel.
- Ability to represent the philosophy and educational goals of American International College in a thorough and professional manner.
- Understands, values, and respect diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment.
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At American International College, we offer competitive benefit options for employees and their families., Medical Plans, Cigna Open Access Plan in-network (HMO), with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, which covers a portion of your annual health plan deductible.Cigna Open Access Plan (PPO), with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement, which covers a portion of your annual health plan deductible., DentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)Life and Accident Insurance, Includes employee basic life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance through Mutual of OmahaLong-term disabilityOptional voluntary benefits through Cigna Supplemental Insurance.Generous paid time off benefits403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with generous employer matchTuition benefits, both at American International College and through our Tuition Exchange partners for dependents.No Charge Employee Assistance Program (EAP)On-campus discounts through dining and the bookstore,
