What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach, Mens Hockey position at Aquinas College?
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
