Assistant Men's Hockey Coach

Summary of Position

The Assistant Mens Hockey Coach assists the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all aspects of the mens hockey program including coaching and training student-athlete retention advising mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes on physical health team concepts safety and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis.
• Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to program recruiting plan.
• Teach advice and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
• Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans analyze film and facilitate team meetings. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and supporting academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards
• Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution
• Assist with budget management fundraising travel planning and program organization
• Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement including organizing events as appropriate
• Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s)
• Assist with team camps and clinics
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Sport Specific playing surface indoor/outdoor weather season.
• Evenings weekends and travel required.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• At least three (3) years of playing/coaching experience.
• Follow MIAC and NCAA Division III guidelines and regulations while exhibiting behavior that represents a positive image of the athletic program and the college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree.
• Experience recruiting student-athletes.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and adherence to the MIAC Code of Ethics.
• Integrity and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build and strengthen cross-campus relationships.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to be attentive to details be accurate be precise.
• Ability to lead/teach and mentor others.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience understanding.
• Ability to show initiative; organize workflow; manage one or more projects; and handle frequent interruptions.

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits at Augsburg

• The compensation range is $41000 - $45000 per year DOQ.

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including: 

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees spouses and dependents and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Generous paid time-off including 14 paid holidays 12 sick days 2 community service days and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
• Employer-paid STD LTD and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.  

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time