Assistant Men’s Ice Hockey Coach / Game Day Site Manager

Position Title: Assistant Men’s Ice Hockey Coach / Game Day  Site Manager
Department: Athletics.
Classification: Exempt.                             
FTE: 1.0.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend hours for special events. Travel: Up to 3% of work schedule (local Twin Cities metro area, with minimal national and international travel).
Work Location: Hybrid. WFH 1-2 days a week. Will work on campus fully for the first three months. 
Salary Range: $43,000-$45,000.
 

Position Overview:
The St. Olaf Athletic Department is in search of a talented and hardworking assistant coach to  become a member of a premier Division III men’s hockey program in the country. This  position is a full-time role within the athletic department. It requires a flexible work schedule;  nights and weekends are necessary, and traveling with teams is required. Game Day Site Manager - expectation is to cover all home games of the sport assigned, with some flexibility  around recruiting and non-traditional seasons (if applicable). 

Essential Job Duties:

Coaching 

• Direct, organize, and administer all aspects of the instruction, practice planning, and  advisement of the men’s ice hockey program.
  • Assist the head coach in implementing training programs and practice plans.
  • Provide quality coaching and instruction to student-athletes during pre-season, in season practices, and competitions.
  • Mentor student-athletes to promote athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth.
  • Attend all competitions and assist with game strategies.
  • Assist with travel arrangements, meal planning, fundraising activities, home  competition management, and equipment issue/return/care.
  • Attend athletic department staff meetings and program staff meetings.
     
• Actively recruit qualified student-athletes.
  • Formulate and execute a recruiting plan with the head coach that targets a diverse  group of potential student-athletes who can achieve high levels of success  academically, socially, and athletically.
  • Execute the recruiting plan by attending junior hockey games, showcases, and camps  regularly, maintain consistent, effective, honest communication with potential student  athletes, maintain contact with high school and junior hockey coaches, as well as  parents and advisors.
  • Coordinate campus visits and participate in those visits in a professional manner.
     
• Assist with opponent scouting, film review, and scouting reports. As well as  individual/positional film review with current team members.
   
• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view  to build a strong and inclusive community.
   
• Comply with all NCAA Division III, MIAC, and St. Olaf Bylaws.
   
• Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
   
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach or athletic department.
   

Game Day Site Manager 

• Secure and organize student workers.
   
• Pre-Game set up.
   
• In-Game problem-solve, crowd control, and provide a positive game day atmosphere 4. Post-Game break-down and game report filed.
   

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Head Men's Hockey Coach.                                 
• This position supervises both staff and student workers. 
   

Required Qualifications:

• Education: 
  • Bachelor's degree.
     
• Experience: 
  • 1+ year of high school, junior hockey, or college coaching experience.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree.
   
• Experience: 3+ years of college coaching experience.
   

Prerequisites:

• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College.  Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
   

Disclaimer: 

• This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shift depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.