What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach position at Lawrence University?
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Women’s Head Ice Hockey Coach and The Director of Athletics
Job Status: Full-Time (12-month position)
Classification: FT Exempt
Job Summary:
The Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach will assist the Head Ice Hockey Coach with all duties of successfully operating our women’s ice hockey program, including but not limited to recruiting student-athletes, assisting with training sessions/game preparation/game-day coaching, monitoring the student-athletes academically, and managing game day operations.
Lawrence University is a member of the NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and Midwest Fencing Conference. Lawrence currently fields teams in 24 intercollegiate sports with approximately 400 scholar-athletes and is committed to a well-balanced program promoting excellence in both.
When assisting the Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach, any and/or all the duties listed below are the responsibility of the position:
- Plan and direct athletics skill development for student-athletes.
- Recruit student-athletes compatible with Lawrence University’s mission and the specific goals of the women’s ice hockey program.
- Assist in advising student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, NCHA, and ice hockey specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
- Assist the Head Coach in the review of practice and game video.
- Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
- Work with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
- Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
- Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with game day management as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Successful collegiate coaching/playing experience.
- Ability to recruit qualified student- athletes.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master’s degree is preferred.
- Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks.