Assistant Ice Hockey Coach – Hobart College

The successful candidate will assist the head coach in the organization and management of a competitive NCAA Division III men’s hockey program. The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting prospective students; scouting opponents; fundraising; cultivating alumni and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

Teaching and Coaching

• Maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and game plans.
• Teach student-athletes all related principles and rules of the sport.
• Operate digital platforms to develop training, practice, and game plans.
• Be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA and conference policies, rules, and regulations.

Counseling and Advisement of Student-Athletes

• Develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes.
• Encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans, and staff.
• Reinforce academic success as a priority.

Recruiting

• Effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges’ mission.
• Recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students.
• Maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database.
• Maintain open communication with other Hobart coaches regarding shared prospects.

Professional Development

• Participate in Hobart Athletics Napier Leadership Seminars.
• Maintain active membership in professional sport organizations.
• Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities.

Community Engagement/Fundraising

• Promote the sport and Hobart Athletics in area communities.
• Develop a positive relationship with Hobart alumni and parents.
• Maintain a positive relationship with interested constituents (e.g., youth groups, civic organizations, media)
• Assist in the planning and management of fundraising activities.

Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full-time responsibilities)

• Represent the department on campus committees.
• Assist with special events (e.g., Block H Banquet, Hall of Fame).
• Assist with department initiatives.
• Serve on Athletics Department operational teams (e.g., game day manager).

Other Information:

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible, administrative position. Evening and weekend work are required.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of four years combined ice hockey playing and/or coaching experience at the college-level required.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong potential to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes and have enthusiasm for the recruiting duties of the position.
• The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Degree(s) in physical education, kinesiology, education, or related field preferred.
• Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position. CPR and First Aid certification required.
• The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and mission of Hobart Athletics.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required.

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