Head Coach, Mens Hockey

This position is responsible for recruitment, maintaining roster size, practice planning,

game scheduling, travel arrangements, student-athlete academic and athletic

performance, and budget management of the Aquinas College Men's Hockey Program

(ACHA - Division 3). This position will report to the Director of Hockey Operations.

Responsibilities/ Duties/Tasks/ Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes and develops athletic programming and activities of the
  
  

program.

• Schedules all practice, scrimmages, and games.
• Meets all travel and game requirements.
• Builds a cohesive and competitive program.
• Recruits academically and athletically qualified full-time student-athletes to
  
  

participate in the program.

• Hires, trains, and evaluates the performance of assistant coaches.
• Promotes the academic progress and graduation of student-athletes,
  
  

including assisting with the enforcement of a study program.

• Assists the athletic department with athletic issues as needed.
• Abides by the rules and regulations of the league in which the team
  
  

competes.

• Submits all required assignments on or before designated due dates.
• Reports any known violations or concerns to the administration
• Complies with all Athletic Department policies and procedures.
• Represents Aquinas College and the Athletic Department as a team player, a
  
  

professional, and a role model for all student-athletes.

• Attends regularly scheduled Athletic Department Staff meetings.
• Performs other job duties as required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must have 3-5 years of advanced hockey coaching experience. College
  
  

Coaching Experience Preferred.

• Must possess a valid CPR certification
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License and be responsible
  
  

for driving Aquinas College vehicles and/or rental vehicles when assigned for

away contests.

• Must have strong service-oriented skills and an exceptional customer
  
  

service attitude.

• Must have strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to
  
  

work independently.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without
  
  

reasonable accommodations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be mobile
• Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing
• Use of personal computer and telephone
• Must be able to travel (schedule may include day, evening, and/or weekend
  
  

availability, overnight stay, and use of own transportation.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to speak and write clearly in English