Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary’s University is seeking to hire a full time Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach to assist with all facets of the women’s hockey program. This is a 12-month position that has multiple responsibilities throughout the academic year. Job responsibilities include:

• Serve as assistant coach for NCAA Division III intercollegiate women’s hockey program.
• Travel to regional and national recruiting events, identifying and prospecting potential recruits for women’s hockey program.
• Perform essential coaching duties including, but not limited to:
  • on-ice coaching
  • skill development
  • scouting of opponents
  • practice planning
• Coordinate office tasks such as mailings, e-mail communication, visit correspondence, travel scheduling, equipment inventory, budget oversight, social media, etc.
• Oversee, direct and supervise part-time staff and student-workers as needed.
• Support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.
• Perform secondary duties as assigned by the athletic director.

Essential Skills and Functions:

• Have strong communication skills and be able to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Have a strong passion for the profession and be a positive team member on our staff.
• Be willing to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends; travel with team.
• Have exemplary ethical conduct and a commitment to follow all applicable NCAA Division III and Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rules and regulations.
• Be able to work independently on multiple projects.
• Be forward-thinking and have effective problem-solving skills.
• Be able to interact with a large range of personalities and value sets.
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, students, recruits and other stakeholders.
• Observes safety guidelines and follows safety procedures established by the university. 

Qualifications

 Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience coaching women’s hockey in a high school or college setting.
• May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience.

Application Requirements

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.