Assistant Coach- Hobart Hockey

The successful candidate will assist the head coach in the organization and management of a competitive NCAA Division III men’s ice hockey program. The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting prospective students; scouting opponents; fundraising; cultivating alumni and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.

Teaching and Coaching:

• teach student-athletes all related principles and rules of the sport
• assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and game plans
• operate digital platforms to develop training, practice and game plans
• maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment
• be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA and conference policies, rules and regulations

Counseling and Advisement of Student-Athletes:

• develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes
• reinforce academic success as a priority
• encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans and staff

Recruiting:

• effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges’ mission
• maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database
• recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students
• maintain open communication with other Hobart coaches regarding shared prospects

Professional Development:

• maintain active membership in professional sport organizations
• pursue formal and informal educational opportunities
• participate in Hobart Athletics Napier Leadership Seminars

Community Engagement/Fundraising

• promote the sport and Hobart and William Smith Athletics in area communities; lead community service initiatives
• maintain a positive relationship with interested constituents (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)
• assist in the planning and management of fundraising activities
• develop a positive relationship with Hobart Hockey alumni and parents

Other Department Responsibilities (approximately 20% of full-time responsibilities):

• serve on Athletics Department operational teams as a game day manager (sport to be assigned by Associate AD for Events)
• assist with department initiatives
• represent the department on campus committees, as assigned

Other Information:

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the academic year, with a possible shortened workweek during the scheduled summer hours’ time period. Evening and weekend work are required. Salary: $52,855.07

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. A minimum of four years combined ice hockey playing and/or coaching experience at the college-level required. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes and have enthusiasm for the recruiting duties of the position. The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and mission of Hobart and William Smith Athletics. Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position. CPR and First Aid certification required (may be obtained at HWS).

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.