What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Hockey Coach position at Michigan Technological University?
Assistant Hockey Coach
Job No : 24255
Department : General Athletics
Work Type : Staff - Full Time
Location : Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
Categories : Athletics / Recreation
Department : Athletics
Summary
Michigan Technological University seeks a goal-oriented, charismatic and dedicated assistant hockey coach with a genuine interest in the success of student-athletes and building a winning hockey program. The coach will assist the Head Hockey Coach in overseeing the direction of the varsity hockey program at the NCAA Division I level. Primary duties include : identification and recruitment of quality hockey student-athletes, practice / game preparation, and implementation of coaching principles. Other duties may be assigned by the Head Hockey Coach and the Athletic Director. The coach works in a collaborative fashion with the Athletic Department and serves in a leadership role to enhance the internal and external visibility and recognition of the Michigan Tech hockey program.
Responsibilities
- Assist in all aspects of the recruiting program.
- Identify and recruit hockey student-athletes on a national and international basis.
- Develop and implement hockey practice sessions, to meet needs for individual and team improvement - growth and development from the first year through the fourth year are of highest importance. This includes knowledge of overall movement, response and adaptation to exercise to determine how to best train our hockey student-athletes.
- Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy and manage / prepare for competition; Determine strategy during games in consultation with Head Hockey Coach.
- Enhance and promote the internal and external visibility and recognition of the University and team to alumni, community, campus and off-campus groups.
- Actively participate in fund raising activities and alumni activities.
- Monitor and promote the academic success of hockey student-athletes.
- Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by the Head Hockey Coach.
- Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
- Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
Required Experience
Desirable Education and / or Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities
Work Environment and / or Physical Demands
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training :
Background Check :
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment :
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution / Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
Shift
Pay Rate / Salary
Negotiable, Based on Experience
Title of Position Supervisor
Head Hockey Coach
Posting Type
Internal and External
Dependent on Funding
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Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution / Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
Advertised : 26 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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