What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Hockey School Instructor position at University School of Milwaukee Corporation?
General Summary: Successfully develops student athletes in the USM Summer Hockey School program. Leads and supports a positive athletic program that closely coordinates with the ideas and values of University School of Milwaukee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Shows a willingness to establish goals, and evaluates whether these goals have been met. Demonstrates ability to offer constructive criticism to players and other staff when necessary and help to improve the area being criticized.
- Exerts firm, consistent, and fair discipline while being sympathetic, tolerant and patient with her/his athletes and colleagues.
- Provides the leadership and positive attitude that produces maximum effort by participants. Shows self-control, poise and emotional stability in all areas related to coaching responsibilities including cooperation in the sharing and the use of facilities. Possesses an appropriate sense of humor.
- Provides an example of professional, fair, honest, and ethical behavior in her/his relationship with campers, staff, and parents. Actively promotes student safety, dignity and respect.
- Expresses enthusiasm about athletics while working with students, parents, and School personnel. Contributes to the School's understanding of the whole child and grows in understanding the developmental needs of the children with whom he/she works.
- Demonstrates dedication to all phases of coaching; organizes, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates practice sessions and related activities with proper attention to players' mental and physical well-being.
- Understands the proper care and prevention of injuries.
- Accepts responsibility for supervision of the locker room as required.
- Maximizes resources and stays abreast of new and emerging trends in player development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of hockey, its operations, and equipment
- Ability to understand developmental levels of students and apply to practice
- Experience working with a diverse population and demanding clientele
- Effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self-direction and motivation
- High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Education and Experience:
- High School/Junior/College/Pro level playing experience
- Some coaching experience preferred