501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926

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Assistant Coach – Women’s Hockey

Location: Erie
Department: Women’s Hockey
Reports To: Head Coach – Women’s Hockey
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Classification: Administrative/Exempt
Closes: Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Head Women’s Hockey Coach, the Assistant Women’s
Hockey Coach will provide support and assistance with all aspects of the intercollegiate
Women’s Hockey program. The Assistant Coach will provide information and evaluations
regarding recruits, roster development, and game personnel. This coach will help in planning of
team travel, meals, and other related logistics. This position will also assist in skills development
and other practice related activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• In cooperation with the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach develops and maintains a

system to identify potential recruits and to work closely with coaches to recruit quality
student athletes to Mercyhurst University

• Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is assigned to work with

• Works with the Head Coach in developing line-ups, game strategies, and individual

• Serves as a role model for the student athletes by exhibiting ethical and professional

• Video breakdowns
• Run skill sessions.
• Handle game operations and travel related items.
• Represents Mercyhurst University at various civic event, throughout the community.
• Occasional public speaking engagements to promote the program may also be required
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding

APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until
date indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street

Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

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