Human Resources

Summary

Michigan Technological University seeks a goal-oriented, charismatic and dedicated assistant hockey coach with a genuine interest in the success of student-athletes and building a winning hockey program. The coach will assist the Head Hockey Coach in overseeing the direction of the varsity hockey program at the NCAA Division I level. Primary duties include: identification and recruitment of quality hockey student-athletes, practice/game preparation, and implementation of coaching principles. Other duties may be assigned by the Head Hockey Coach and the Athletic Director. The coach works in a collaborative fashion with the Athletic Department and serves in a leadership role to enhance the internal and external visibility and recognition of the Michigan Tech hockey program.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in all aspects of the recruiting program.
• Identify and recruit hockey student-athletes on a national and international basis.
• Develop and implement hockey practice sessions, to meet needs for individual and team improvement – growth and development from the first year through the fourth year are of highest importance. This includes knowledge of overall movement, response and adaptation to exercise to determine how to best train our hockey student-athletes.
• Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy and manage/prepare for competition; Determine strategy during games in consultation with Head Hockey Coach.
• Enhance and promote the internal and external visibility and recognition of the University and team to alumni, community, campus and off-campus groups.
• Actively participate in fund raising activities and alumni activities.
• Monitor and promote the academic success of hockey student-athletes.
• Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by the Head Hockey Coach.
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

● Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

● Experience Playing or Coaching at the NCAA Division I Level..
● Minimum three years experience Coaching or Playing at a professional level including but not limited to North America and Europe.
● Experience in Summer Hockey School organization and implementation.
● Significant relatable experience in player development with regards to on ice individual and tactical skill sets.
● Experience and familiarity using XOS (Catapult) Thunder Software or equivalent video editing software concepts.
● Experience and aptitude for Hockey Analytics including spreadsheet experience creating and streamline reports.
● Advanced experience with Microsoft Office.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and enthusiastic team attitude.
● Superior written and oral communication and public relations skills.
● Mental agility and dedication to ingenuity.
● Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
● Demonstrated strong work ethic.
● Demonstrated commitment to comply with all NCAA rules and regulations.
● Demonstrated excellent decision making capabilities.
● A passion for the success of student-athletes on the ice, in the classroom and in the community.
● Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Understanding and ability to nurture and navigate the physical and mental requirements and challenges of training and NCAA Division I Athletes through individual skills training and assessments.

● Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. 

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable, Based on Experience

Title of Position Supervisor

Head Hockey Coach

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

• Your references should include the contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Additional Information

• Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before August 30, 2024.