Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach

Lawrence University; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, seeks an Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach to support the head coach in recruiting, training, and game-day operations for our NCAA Division III program. The role requires coaching/playing experience at the collegiate level, ability to recruit, and a strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence.

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful collegiate coaching/playing experience.
• Ability to recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Criminal and MVR background checks completed per university requirements.
• Bachelor's degree is required; master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct athletics skill development for student-athletes.
• Recruit student-athletes compatible with Lawrence University's mission and program goals.
• Advise on NCAA, conference rules, and university policies to ensure compliance.
• Review practice and game video with Head Coach.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and support needs.
• Coordinate activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
• Attend all team practices and home/away contests.
• Assist with game day management as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Women's Head Ice Hockey Coach and The Director of Athletics

Job Status: Full-Time (12-month position)

Classification: FT Exempt

Job Summary

The Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach will assist the Head Ice Hockey Coach with all duties of successfully operating our women's ice hockey program, including but not limited to recruiting student-athletes, assisting with training sessions/game preparation/game-day coaching, monitoring the student-athletes academically, and managing game day operations.

Lawrence University is a member of the NCAA Division III , Midwest Conference, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and Midwest Fencing Conference. Lawrence currently fields teams in 24 intercollegiate sports with approximately 400 scholar-athletes and is committed to a well-balanced program promoting excellence in both.

Duties

When assisting the Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach, any and/or all the duties listed below are the responsibility of the position:

• Plan and direct athletics skill development for student-athletes.
• Recruit student-athletes compatible with Lawrence University's mission and the specific goals of the women's ice hockey program.
• Assist in advising student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA , NCHA , and ice hockey specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
• Assist the Head Coach in the review of practice and game video.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
• Work with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with game day management as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful collegiate coaching/playing experience.
• Ability to recruit qualified student- athletes.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks.