ESSENTIAL POSITION PURPOSE

Create an environment that values and promotes the academic experience of the student athlete. Meet university established recruitment and retention goals. Develop a competitive Varsity Ice Hockey program. Maintain a high standard of integrity in all aspects of program management. Intentionally integrate department and university core values to produce a team that promotes and exemplifies the values and the mission of the University of Providence.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Works in conjunction with assistant coach, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, financial aid, registrar, admissions, and all other athletics staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor the academic progress of student’s athletes.
• Develop leadership skills and instill core values in student athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all NAIA, ACHA, WCHA, University, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coach.
• Team Management: Recruiting, Budgeting, Scheduling, Travel Logistics, Competition and Practice Coaching, and Public Relations.
• Coordinate team and participate in departmental fundraising efforts.
• Operating of program specific camps and clinics.
• Maintain professional memberships and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Serve on department and university committees as assigned.
• Additional teaching or administrative duties may be combined with this position, to include planning/conducting camps both on and off campus designed to help the program reach recruitment goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics.

ESSENTIAL POSITION COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

 Education

Experience