Assistant Coach, Men's Hockey

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Job Summary

The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Coach for Mens Ice Hockey are to assist the Head Coach in the management and administration of a Division I Mens Hockey program. The core responsibilities of the Assistant Coach are to recommend, implement and execute a successful recruiting philosophy and strategy to ensure student-athletes are committed and engaged academically, athletically, and socially. In addition, the Assistant Coach is responsible for preparing student-athletes both on and off the ice with instruction of an academic and personal nature. The Assistant Coach will also serve as coordinator for position-specific players and will assist in the development of all position players.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
One year of experience related to ice hockey including experience supervising, communicating with, and instructing student-athletes and prospective student-athletes
Must possess valid US drivers license

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
Familiarity of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
Ability to initiate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to identify athletic skill levels of potential student athletes

Shift

Non Standard Shift: the assistant coach must be available for home and away games, practices, and recruitment related travel. Some of this work takes place during evenings or on weekends.

Travel

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $100,000 - $107,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidates qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) .

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.