Head Coach, Womens Ice Hockey - Stevenson University : Job Details

Head Coach, Womens Ice HockeySummary :The Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of coaching a highly competitive NCAA hockey program. This includes recruiting student athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, coordinating practices, pre and post-game meetings, team strength and conditioning activities, team travel and meal arrangements, monitoring team budgets and promoting events and activities within athletics and the institution.

Department: Athletics: Women's Ice Hockey

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree plus Collegiate level competition and/or coaching experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA or equivalent combination of education and experience.Valid driver license with good driving record: must be insurable.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges; demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time.
• Ability to manage a budget and to be fiscally responsible for the team budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; provide leadership and direction.
• Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DIII Ice Hockey rules and regulations; the ability to teach critical skills, competitive skills, tactical strategies and training techniques.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the MAC and the NCAA.
• Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the University including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Travel is a requirement of this position
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Evening and weekend hours is a requirement of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position involves both inside sedentary and work on the ice and turf /grass fields while coaching and training situations with student-athletes. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel between campuses necessary. Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorer's table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities on each campus, organizing and some transportation between campuses is expected.

Essential Functions:

• Manage all aspects of a competitive NCAA women's ice hockey program
• Oversee and supervise assistant coaches and volunteer assistant coaches
• Provide leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University on both campuses.
• Coach the Women's Ice Hockey team to include: recruitment and supervision of student assistants; scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel and athletics staff to ensure quality programs.
• Travel with the Women's Ice Hockey team and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Develop team policies and procedures for student-athletes and assistant coaches.
• Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
• Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software to track recruits, compliance, team and recruit communications.
• Perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
• Work with the Equipment Manager to help maintain and care for uniforms and equipment
• Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis.
• Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our teams and the community.
• Work Game Day Admin Coverage as needed
• Serve on committees as assigned.

Reports To: Associate Athletic DirectorWork Location: Owings MillsPosition Category: StaffPosition Type: Full-TimeMonths/Year: 12Hrs/Week: 40FLSA: ExemptClose Date:Open Until Filled: No

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com

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