• Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success;
• we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution;

and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities

Responsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within assigned sport or area. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas :

• adhere to Head Coach’s philosophy
• athletic instruction / coaching.
• program operations and administration as designated by head coach

Responsible for oversight of all administrative operations regarding student-athlete development. These will include :

• monitoring of student-athlete academic progress and well-being
• ensure student-athlete participation in all assigned community service activities

Responsible for execution of all scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation. These will include :

• video breakdown
• use of appropriate video-editing software
• coordination and oversight over film exchange program per conference policies
• coordination of team film sessions
• development of scouting reports

Responsible for overall team recruitment strategy.

• exercises independent judgement regarding recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• decision-making authority to determine which individuals to recruit
• decision-making authority in the allocation of scholarship allocations (as applicable)
• attracting and evaluating prospective student athletes
• monitoring prospective student-athlete academic progress and well being
• developing and maintaining relationships with prospective student athletes and other recruiting constituents

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include :

• NCAA
• specific conference
• athletic department
• university policies
• attendance at all required compliance educational meetings
• successful on-time completion of all recruiting logs

Accountable for maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. To include :

• responsible for all newsletters and communication with alumni
• responsible for team promotion and marketing to all constituents
• responsible for determining communication strategy within university and local community

Independent and unchallengeable decision-making regarding all student-athlete participation in assigned sport activities when head coach is not present.

Accountable for student-athlete welfare while coaching.

Responsible for maintaining a budget. Exercises independent discretion on all purchases and budgetary decisions for program.

Responsible for hiring, oversight and management of student managers and part-time casual wage staff. Assistant Coach has independent discretion on all hiring and termination of student employees and part-time casual wage staff.

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Colgate Athletics Mission :

To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

Athletics Department Values :

Thoughtful Careful, reasoned, inclusive thinking

Driven Relentless, energetic, focused pursuit of courageous goal

Enthusiastic Passionate, positive, fun presence

Cohesive Close knit, collaborative, consistent teamwork

Bold Creative, resourceful, fearless winners

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act.

CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Technical Competencies

Name

Recruiting

Description

• Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate best-fit prospective student-athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to attract desired student-athletes to the University.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with prospective student-athletes and key influencers.

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Student athlete development, management and instruction

Description

• Demonstrated ability of consistently improving individual student-athlete performance.
• Demonstrated expertise within a specific sport sufficient to adhere to head coach’s strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to execute strategy, including pre-game preparation, instruction and game management.

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Compliance

Description

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to comply with NCAA , conference and institutional regulations.

Name

Stakeholder Relations

Description

Demonstrated ability to work constructively with a diverse population of internal and external stakeholders and contribute to an environment of inclusivity.

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Budget and finance

Description

Ability to adhere to budget.

Behavioral Competencies

Name

Personal Accountability for Results

Description

• Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes;
• behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude;
• shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Name

Effective Communication

Description

• demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills;
• shares information and seeks input from others;
• adapts communication to diverse audiences;
• protects private and confidential information.

Name

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Description

• analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems;
• generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality;
• involves others in solving problems and making decisions;
• factors organizational goals into decisions;
• makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Name

Change Management

Description

• Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance;
• understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area;
• adapts to new methodologies;
• identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

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Leadership and Teamwork

Description

• Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success;
• balances individual and department goals;
• helps others perform at their best;
• builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness;
• treats others with respect;
• resolves conflicts among team members.

Name

Creativity and Innovation

Description

• Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level;
• critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Name

Diversity and Inclusion

Description

• Demonstrates respect for people and their differences;
• understands the benefits of a diverse workforce;
• earns the trust and respect of others;
• includes and welcomes others;
• works to understand the perspective of others;
• promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Name

Sustainability

Description

• Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus;
• supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives;
• influences others to use sustainable practices.

Requirements

Professional Experience / Qualifications

Requires candidate to demonstrate :

• significant knowledge of ice hockey.
• possess 3 5 years of ice hockey playing, operations or coaching experience.
• knowledge of recruiting and coaching at the college or an equivalently high level.
• strong commitment to the academic success of student-athletes.
• knowledge and commitment to University, Conference and NCAA regulations.
• good communication and technology skills and strong leadership qualities.
• ability to communicate verbally and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 5 years of Division I ice hockey playing, operations or coaching experience.
• Prior experience coaching Division I women’s hockey is preferred, experience playing Division I ice hockey (or equivalent level) is also desired.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

A Master’s degree is preferred.

Certifications

A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA , ECAC , and Patriot League rules.

Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA , ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware.

Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case.

Without limiting remedies otherwise available to the university, if you are found to be in violation of any NCAA , ECAC or Patriot League rules, you may be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in relevant NCAA , league or conference disciplinary and / or enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repeated violations.

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Last updated : 2024-05-17