Associate Head Coach - Mens Hockey

Salary/Position Classification

• $185100 $222100 annual Dependent on Experience Exempt

Purpose of Position

This purpose of the Associate Head Coach Mens Hockey position is to assist the Head Mens Hockey Coach with all aspects of the Division I hockey program at the University of North Dakota. This position provides assistance to the Athletics Department in the area of providing comprehensive instruction to the mens hockey team. The instruction provided to the team includes but is not limited to teaching proper skills and techniques teaching basic physical health concepts to include nutritional education teaching team and individual leadership concepts/skills & providing general safety instruction. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the studentathletes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide instruction specific to the mens hockey team
  • Design instructional/training inseason/offseason specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
  • Teach basic physical health concepts (to include nutritional education) specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
  • Provide instruction related to team and leadership concepts/skills specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
  • Provide general safety instruction for all activities in which the team and/or individuals participate. Specifically instruct student athletes on safe training and exercise techniques.
  • Provide support and encouragement to promote the mental wellbeing of the student athletes.
  • Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with studentathletes.
  • Assist/run practices under the direction of the Head Coach.
  • Serve as the Head Coach of the program in the event of their absence.
  • Assist strength coach for weightlifting and conditioning practices as needed.
  • Provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety of the studentathletes.
  • Assist with all facets of coaching at all UND games and practices.
  • Follow all NCAA conference UND rules and regulations.
• Recruit & evaluate prospective studentathletes team travel & scouting
  • Recruit quality prospective studentathletes for the sport program.
  • Handle daytoday correspondence & communication across all forums as assigned.
  • Handle all weekly telephone calls.
  • Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits as assigned.
  • Handle documentation for each prospective studentathlete in accordance with NCAA and UND Athletics Department compliance protocols/rules.
  • Follow all NCAA conference UND rules and regulations.
  • Assist with team travel and/or scouting as assigned.
  • Assist with statistics at all UND games and practices.
• Social media public relations fundraising etc.
  • Assist with social media for mens hockey program when applicable.
  • Develop community support for the program and participate in Athletics department and fundraising activities as assigned.
  • Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with studentathletes staff administration alumni and general public.
  • Assist with maintaining contact with mens hockey alumni and boosters as assigned.

Required Competencies

• Must have effective professional working relationship with studentathletes staff administration alumni and general public.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and computer skills.
• Ability to multitask organize and prioritize.
• Ability to teach and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA conference and UND rules and regulations.
• Must have commitment to academic success of studentathletes.
• Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the student athletes including having a valid drivers license.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 7 seasons of a combination of collegiate/juniors hockey coaching experience or professional hockey playing experience.
• Experience recruiting players and/or studentathletes for hockey teams.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check (CHBC).
  
  

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 seasons of coaching experience.
• Head coaching experience at the collegiate or juniors level.
• Coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level.
• Experience with NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Supervisory experience.
• University of North Dakota ties by either having attended or through employment.
• North Dakota ties by having lived or being born in the state.