Assistant Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey

To participate as part of a decision making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the women’s ice hockey program within NCAA, Ivy League, ECAC and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the women’s ice hockey program by providing important recommendations and suggestions to the head coach (regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc.) as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the women’s ice hockey program to constituents).

Qualifications:

• 6 years relevant ice hockey experience at the collegiate level or higher.
• Strong knowledge of ice hockey skills and strategies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Significant recruiting experience.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license to accommodate recruiting and responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the women’s ice hockey team.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
• Teaches hockey skills and strategies to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.