Assistant Coach, Men's Ice Hockey (Part-Time)

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, RI seeks a Men's Ice Hockey Coach to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the program, including recruiting and skill development. The role involves teaching and mentoring student-athletes and coordinating scouting and game preparation under NCAA and conference guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting with fundraising, alumni relations, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and conferences.
• Experience with film breakdown or relevant technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and mentor student-athletes.
• Assist with scouting, recruiting, and retention.
• Coach during practices and meets as directed.
• Assist with fundraising and alumni relations.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and Salve Regina policies.
• Attend departmental meetings and open houses.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Scouting

Fundraising

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPR/AED/First-Aid

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University competes as a Division III member of theNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the New EnglandWomen's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). The Universitysponsors 20 intercollegiate sports for men and women in addition toclub and intramural teams, and a variety of recreationalopportunities. Seahawk Student-Athletes distinguish themselves inthe classroom as well as on the field. 50% of our student-athleteshave consistently attained a GPA of 3.4 or higher over the last 6semesters.

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

To assist the Head Coach, Men's Ice Hockey, in all aspects of the men's ice hockey program to include recruiting, scouting, coaching,and teaching of skills and game strategies of the sport, asdirected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary duty is teaching, coaching, and mentoringstudent-athletes under Head Coach, Men's Ice Hockey direction.
• Assist the Head Coach, Men's Ice Hockey in the scouting,recruiting and retention processes as directed.
• Coaching responsibilities in practice and meet situations asdetermined by the Head
• Coach, Men's Ice Hockey.
• Assist the Head Coach, Men's Ice Hockey with fundraising andAlumni relation responsibilities.
• Must adhere to all NCAA/CNE/Salve Regina University rules andregulations.
• In particular, all coaches and athletics personnel are chargedwith being knowledgeable and assuring and monitoring compliance byall student- athletes, staff and assistant coaches with applicablegoverning constitutions, by-laws, rules, policies, interpretationsand regulations of the NCAA, the University and appropriateathletics conference. Staff members shall immediately advise theCompliance Office if there is reason to believe that violationshave occurred or will occur and shall cooperate fully in anyinvestigation of possible NCAA or Conference violations.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Men's IceHockey, or the Director of Athletics.
• Attend all departmental meetings as required, and allAdmissions Open Houses when necessary.
• This position is classified as an "essential position". Duringthe academic year, when students are on-campus, employees whooccupy an essential position ("essential personnel"), may berequired to be on campus during emergencies, when work and/orclasses have been cancelled. Essential personnel will be notifiedby their supervisor if they're required to be on-campus during solchemergencies.
• May assume a broader instructional assignment while maintaininga work schedule of 19 hours per week or less. Assignments mayinclude a larger instructional workload and/or travel betweenmultiple locations.
• May provide instruction in specialized program areas or todesignated student populations requiring advanced subject matterexpertise, specialized instructional methodologies, orprogram-specific knowledge.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Current CPR, AED, and First-Aid Certifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Incumbent is subject to both inside and outside work and couldencounter extreme weather conditions.

Requirements:

Required :

• Bachelor's degree required.
• The successful candidate will possess highly developedcommunication and organizational skills, efficiency in computerusage and a high degree of self-motivation and dedication to allaspects of the intercollegiate program.
• Must promote and foster an environment that is supportive ofindividuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must embrace diversity in all forms by actively promoting aculture of inclusiveness and striving for justice in your actionsas a reflection of Salve's mission and the Critical Concerns of theSisters of Mercy.
• Ability to work effectively in the environment of anacademically demanding institution and abide by all NCAA DivisionIII, New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference, and SalveRegina University policies.
• Knowledge and experience with, or ability to learn thetechnology applications (ie. Film breakdown, exchange) applicableto the position.

Preferred :

• A minimum of one to three years of collegiate ice hockeycoaching experience is preferred.
• A strong foundation of the rules of ice hockey as a player orcoach and a full appreciation and understanding of NCAA rules andregulations is preferred.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity inemployment and education to all employees, students and applicants.No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against orharassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteranstatus, genetic information or any other basis protected byapplicable federal or state law, in the administration of SalveRegina's employment policies, education policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherUniversity administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, itdoes not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educationalprograms or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to makingits programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliantwith all applicable non-discrimination laws.