Club Sports Ice Hockey Assistant Coach

Position SummaryThe Sacred Heart University Department of Club Sports and Recreation is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Mens Ice Hockey team. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for supporting the head coach with duties related to the team. This is a part-time position that will run from September 1stto May 15th ofeach academic yearPrincipal Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development and execution of practice plans game strategies and overall team on the skill development of athletes offering individual and group instruction tailored to improve in identifying and recruiting talented players attending games and evaluating potential manage the team during games contribute to strategic decisions and ensure effective communication among players and with logistical aspects such as scheduling travel arrangements equipment management and compliance with league and school guidance and support to athletes on and off the field fostering a positive and motivating adherence to safety protocols support injury prevention and management efforts and promote overall athlete clear and effective communication between players coaches and support the team in community events fostering good public relations and building support of the duties as Skills Abilities & Other AttributesMinimum of 3 years coaching experience at the high school prep junior or collegiate levelBachelors degree preferredMust be willing to work nights and weekends as the vast majority of games are Friday-SundayPossess experience working with diverse staff including college-age studentsMust maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certificationCPR/First Aid CertificationUnusual Working ConditionsNights and weekends will be -Employment RequirementsAll offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Required Experience:

Junior IC