Head Coach-Women's DII Hockey

Davenport University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport University in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Head Coach for Women’s DII Hockey to lead the program, ensure compliance with NCAA and GLIAC rules, and uphold the university's mission.

The role requires budgeting, scheduling, travel, recruiting, mentoring student-athletes, and coordinating with the athletics department. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and collegiate coaching experience; travel and evenings/weekends required. Davenport promotes diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of NCAA and conference rules.
• Ability to travel and work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and develop the athletic program and team activities.
• Provide instruction and leadership to student-athletes; develop teamwork and character.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and travel arrangements.
• Hire and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Ensure compliance with national affiliations and regulations.
• Monitor academic progress and support student-athlete success.
• Support marketing and promotion of the athletics department.
• Recruit academically and athletically qualified students.

Skills

Leadership

Hiring & recruiting

Budgeting

Communication

Program development

Travel coordination

Student-athlete mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Head Coach - Women's DII Hockey

STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, W.A. Lettinga Campus

REPORTS TO: Director - Athletics

SUMMARY:

The position will head the organization and administration in all aspects of the program following the rules and regulations governing the sports program and the institution. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and continue developing the ongoing athletic program and activities of the team.
• Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
• Provide instruction to student-athletes regarding relevant skill development, a focus on great teamwork, and their character development.
• Provide leadership to the team including budgeting, scheduling, and organizing travel arrangements.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate the performance of assistant coaches.
• Recruit academically and athletically qualified students/athletes for the program.
• Ensure all of the coaching staff and athletes are compliant with national affiliation rules.
• Reports any known violations or concerns to the administration.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable national affiliations, conference, university, and departmental rules and regulations within the sports program.
• Monitor the academic performance, academic progress, and social development of student-athletes and make referrals to the appropriate resources.
• Promote the academic progress and graduation of student-athletes, including assisting with the enforcement of the mandatory study program.
• Ensure all members of the team abide by the student-athlete handbook.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of the athletic department.
• Monitor student academic performance and social development and make referrals to appropriate resources.
• Organize university camps and clinics related to the team.
• Responsible for assisting in the maintenance and upkeep of the field/complex.
• Assist the Athletic Department in athletic issues as needed.
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the league in which you will be competing.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC, and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role‑specific regulations.
• Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
• Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and drug/alcohol screening.
• A strong commitment to the Student-Athlete concept and a working knowledge of national affiliation rules and regulations is required.
• Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience including effective leadership, communication, coaching, and recruiting skills is preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong service-oriented skills and the ability to have an exceptional customer service attitude at all times.
• Must be able to work and relate well with the public, students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation, and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations. Must be able to travel (schedule could include day, evening, and/or weekend availability).
• May require some heavy lifting.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturdays as needed, additional hours during peak times, or as required.

Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran, or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, or other protected status

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER