What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Head Hockey Coach position at Ferris State University?
Job no: 496944
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative
Position Title:
Associate Head Hockey Coach
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
51600 - Gen Athletics
Advertised Salary:
$80,000.00 - $110,000.00. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA:
Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
N/A
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
At Will
Summary of Position:
Under the direction of the Head Hockey Coach, recruit and coach student athletes in the hockey program. Coordinate recruitment activities to assure NCAA compliance in student contracts and recruitment budget. Assist with a variety of duties related to the hockey program.
Position Type:
Staff
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Required Work Experience:
Previous collegiate or professional coaching or playing experience in the sport of ice hockey.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Climbing
- Driving
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Hockey coaching experience at a Division I institution.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Recruit top caliber student athletes to Division 1 varsity hockey program. Recruit junior/midget leagues in North America/Europe using in person evaluations-video evaluations or zoom techniques.
Coordinate defensive line changes and/or analyze opponent’s techniques and systems for the press box during varsity games.
Work with the forwards during practices and games to enhance skill development and offensive concepts in conjunction with the head coach philosophy.
Instruct and/or assist with marketing and/or administrative duties during summer hockey camps.
Perform video analysis on opposing teams and work with coaches to prepare scouting reports.
Analyze team video to be used for coaching the team and individual coaching on weekly/daily basis.
Insure NCAA compliance in hockey recruitment activities by maintaining appropriate documentation.
Coordinate and oversee the identification of teams to evaluate timely prospect lists and to insure that visitations are in compliance with NCAA standards.
Promote the public image of Bulldog Hockey by coordinating and/or attending a variety of promotional events and programs such as the Maroon and Gold game, Blueline Club golf outing, etc.
Oversee Annual recruiting budget
Create-plan-implement annual Blue Line Club Golf Outing for revenue generation / alumni purposes.
Oversee Athletics GA in charge of monitoring/meeting with our student athletes in regard to their academic progress as needed on an annual basis.
Coordinate coaching of the defensive team in addition to general assistant coaching duties.
Assist in preparing NCAA required in-season and out-of-season paperwork which includes team schedule and contracts if needed.
Assume Head Coaches’ responsibilities in his absence.
Performs all duties in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements.
Reports directly to Head Hockey Coach.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Assumes responsibility for decision making in absence of head coach.
Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Coordinate defensive line changes and/or analyze opponent’s techniques and systems for the press box during varsity games.
Work with the forwards during practices and games to enhance skill development and offensive concepts in conjunction with the head coach philosophy.
Instruct and/or assist with marketing and/or administrative duties during summer hockey camps.
Perform video analysis on opposing teams and work with coaches to prepare scouting reports.
Analyze team video to be used for coaching the team and individual coaching on weekly/daily basis.
Insure NCAA compliance in hockey recruitment activities by maintaining appropriate documentation.
Coordinate and oversee the identification of teams to evaluate timely prospect lists and to insure that visitations are in compliance with NCAA standards.
Promote the public image of Bulldog Hockey by coordinating and/or attending a variety of promotional events and programs such as the Maroon and Gold game, Blueline Club golf outing, etc.
Oversee Annual recruiting budget
Create-plan-implement annual Blue Line Club Golf Outing for revenue generation / alumni purposes.
Oversee Athletics GA in charge of monitoring/meeting with our student athletes in regard to their academic progress as needed on an annual basis.
Coordinate coaching of the defensive team in addition to general assistant coaching duties.
Assist in preparing NCAA required in-season and out-of-season paperwork which includes team schedule and contracts if needed.
Assume Head Coaches’ responsibilities in his absence.
Performs all duties in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements.
Reports directly to Head Hockey Coach.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Assumes responsibility for decision making in absence of head coach.
Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Communicate with and motivate student athletes.
Effectively organize required record keeping and budget material.
Ice skate.
Travel extensively for recruitment activities and for team games.
Work varied and long hours.
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Effectively organize required record keeping and budget material.
Ice skate.
Travel extensively for recruitment activities and for team games.
Work varied and long hours.
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date:
April 7, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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Advertised: 28 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
