Athletics – Asst. Coach Women’s Ice Hockey

The primary function of the Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach is to assist the Head Coach in every facet of the operation of the women’s NCAA Division 1 hockey program consistent with the policies of Sacred Heart University, the NCAA, and the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in the continuing development of a successful NCAA Division 1 women’s hockey program, which includes providing a positive environment conducive to the personal growth and development of the student-athletes as each strives for excellence on the ice, in the classroom, and in the community.
• Assist in the scouting and recruitment of Division 1 caliber student-athletes who demonstrate academic proficiency, athletic excellence, and outstanding character. This includes on and off-campus NCAA contact and evaluations, video evaluation, phone and electronic correspondence, and meetings with prospective student-athletes and their parents, guardians, and coaches.
• Assist in the coordination of unofficial visits, and Official visits to the campus, including travel arrangements, setting itineraries, procuring student-athlete hosts, housing, meals, campus tours, game tickets, and academic appointments.
• Completing and maintaining recruiting records as required by the NCAA.
• Assists in the development and strategic organization, planning, and implementation of daily practices, including player positional (Offensive-Defensive- Goaltender) skill development.
• Assists in the development, strategic planning, and implementation of game plans and strategies as used in practice with pre-scouting of opponents using video breakdown in a team video meeting setting and individual film review with student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience playing at the collegiate level or experience coaching at the collegiate level.
• Must have the ability to conduct business in a professional manner.
• Must have strong interpersonal, writing, and leadership skills.
• Recruiting experience and solid understanding and knowledge of NCAA recruiting regulations.
• Experience breaking down game tape preferred.
• Must be committed to assisting with the development of the student-athletes as each strives for excellence on the ice, in the classroom and in the community.