Men's Club Hockey Assistant Coach

Colby College; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Colby College is seeking a Men’s Club Hockey Assistant Coach for the in-season period. This part-time role focuses on preparing athletes for competition, teaching game rules and strategies, developing game plans, and improving player skills.

The position oversees practices, strength and conditioning, and travel logistics under the supervision of the Head Coach. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and adherence to Colby College guidelines and the American Collegiate Hockey Association.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Three to five years of coaching or relevant experience.
• Ability to travel with the club team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional conduct and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Plan training sessions and practices to develop players’ skills.
• Lead and manage practices and matches for the Men’s Club Hockey team.
• Collaborate with athletes, staff, and faculty within Colby College.
• Coordinate travel and lodging arrangements for the club.
• Monitor safety and implement injury prevention strategies.
• Provide feedback and evaluate player performance after practices and games.
• Serve as a role model for college-aged students.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties may change with notice.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Organizational & time management

Mentoring players

Ability to travel

Decision making

Injury prevention knowledge

First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Department:

Club Sports - JM

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO BY A MEMBER OF COLBY COLLEGE.

Colby is a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association.

This is an in-season, part-time appointment without benefits. The Men’s Club Hockey Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Men’s Club Hockey Head Coach. The Men’s Club Hockey Assistant Coach is responsible for preparing the Men’s Club Hockey athletes for competition by teaching the game’s rules and strategies. This position provides development of game plans, improving player skills, and monitors the safety of the Men’s Club Hockey athletes. This position manages team practices, strength and conditioning, game matches and duties assigned. This position will also aid in travel and lodging for the club.

The hiring rate for this position is $21.86 per hour.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plan training: Create practice and training sessions to improve player’s skills


• Effectively collaborate and communicate with all student athletes, staff, and faculty both within the Department of Recreation and Athletics.


• Develop strategies to be able to compete competitively


• Manage and lead the Men’s Club Hockey team on practice and match days


• Evaluate and assess player’s abilities and weaknesses; Identify areas for improvement


• Provide feedback and analyze the performance of club athletes after practices and games


• Mentor, counsel, and advise student athletes


• Oversee and ensure trainings of club athletes


• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs; minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies


• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes


• Stay informed of current trends within the pforession


• Comply with American Collegiate Hockey Association, and Colby College guidelines


• Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment


• Understand and implement all practice and daily operations in accordance with American Collegiate Hockey Association, compliance, and laws


• Serve as an effective role model for college-age students


• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties , responsibilities, and activities may chance at any time with little to no notice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s Degree is strongly preferred


• Three to five years of previous experience


• Ability to travel with the club team


• Organizational and time management skills are essential, as its the ability to work effectively boat as part of a team and independently


• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical


• Professional conduct and appropriate handling of confidential information is required


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to be a reliable, responsible, and dependable to fulfill obligations necessary of the position


• First Aid/CPR/AED certification


• Knowledge of the game’s rules and strategies


• Strong leadership skills


• Ability to motivate and inspire players


• Ability to communicate clearly with players


• Ability to work under pressure


• Ability to make decisions based on experience and judgement

Key Relationships
This position reports directly to the Department of Recreation