About the Role
Union College is seeking an Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach / Hockey Operations Coordinator to assist the Head Coach in all phases of the program, including coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, and operational tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach in all phases of the women's ice hockey program.
- Coach practices and games.
- Recruit prospective student-athletes.
- Develop student-athletes.
- Ensure academic success of student-athletes.
- Plan practices and games, manage rules and compliance.
- Manage video preparation for games and practices.
- Manage team travel and meals.
- Create team social media marketing plan.
- Assist administrative assistant with office tasks and Friends Group projects.
- Serve as a liaison between Hockey staff and campus offices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Sports Management, Physical Education or related degree and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Master's degree strongly preferred.
- Evidence of at least two years successful ice hockey coaching experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit quality student-athletes.
- Advanced knowledge of Sport Logiq (for pre- and post-game scouting).
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
- Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Philosophy compatible with a liberal arts college with highly selective academic standards.
- Ability to work successfully with a diverse group of individuals.
- Finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
Skills
- Sport Logiq
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Social media marketing
Location
- Schenectady, NY
Work Type
- In Person
- Regular full time
- 12-month position
Experience Level
- Two years successful ice hockey coaching experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 per hour
Benefits
- Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
- Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access
- Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Exchange
About the Company
- Union College is a highly selective liberal arts institution.
- Union College is an NCAA multi-classified institution that sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports.
- Ice Hockey competes in NCAA Division I ECAC Hockey, and 24 sports compete in the Division III Liberty League.
- Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
