Women’s Hockey Assistant Coach

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to athletic excellence in an academic environment.
• Experience as a student athlete.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Coaching experience at the Division I level.
• Playing / Coaching the Goaltender Position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive intercollegiate sport program within the NCAA, WCHA Conferences, they will instruct and tech student athletes in fundamentals of sport technique and strategy, plan and execute practice and competition plans including the evaluation of opponents.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student athletes to UMD whose athletic skills make them highly competitive and whose academic abilities make them good candidates for our student population.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including assisting in budget planning and management, scheduling of competitions and planning and executing team travel. Assist in monitoring the academic performance of student athletes to help them achieve their full potential.
• Commit to adhering to all rules and regulations of the Department, the University and our Conference affiliations and the NCAA.
• Serve as an integral part of achieving fund raising, budget and community service goals.
• Support the UMD Athletics mission of excellence in the Classroom, Community and Competition; while furthering the strategic plan of UMD, and other duties as assigned.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.