Assistant Coach - Womens Ice Hockey

Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Women’s Ice Hockey program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the Women’s Ice Hockey program by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the Women’s Ice Hockey program to constituents).

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Playing and/or coaching experience at the Division I level.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Liz Norton

Department Contact Phone Number

[email protected]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Liz Norton, Head Coach - Women's Ice Hockey

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Description

• Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
• During competitions, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
• Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
• Teaches women’s ice hockey skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
• Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the women’s ice hockey team.
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and women’s ice hockey-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.

Percentage Of Time

60%

Description

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

• Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with Ivy League, ECAC and NCAA rules.
• Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
• Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans.
• Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the Ivy League, ECAC and NCAA and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.
• Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the women’s ice hockey program.
• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the women’s ice hockey program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting etc.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

• Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the women’s ice hockey program in an exemplary fashion.
• Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the women’s ice hockey program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.

Percentage Of Time

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned