Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for full-time Assistant Women's Hockey Coach position within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and administering all aspects of the College’s NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey program.  This includes the recruitment of outstanding student-athletes, coaching at the individual and team level, video analysis, skill development of student athletes, and game/practice planning. Specific daily emphasis will be on recruiting, practice planning, motivating and mentoring student athletes and game planning duties as assigned by head coach. Secondary emphasis on alumni events, community engagement, and academic support of players.  This position will act coach will act as head coach in the event the head coach is unavailable.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruiting

Identify, evaluate, and recruit outstanding prospective student-athletes - local, regional, national, and international.  Establish and cultivate strong relationships with high school, club and AAA coaches. Participate in the planning and execution of unofficial and official recruiting visits. Maintain and manage recruiting logs and contact dates/times. 

Student-athlete development and mentorship

Take a leadership role with instruction, leading practices, game analysis, opponent assessments, and growth of hockey student-athletes. Manage the implementation and direction of academic progress within the hockey program along with athletic academic support staff. Serve as active leader in student-athlete development off the ice in a holistic approach by networking, engaging with alumni, career opportunities and mentorship. 

Administrative

Assist with daily administrative duties for all aspects of the program. Work collaboratively with head coach, equipment manager on team equipment ordering. Plan, coordinate and establish daily practice plans with head coach. Review and evaluate practice and game video and prepare scouting reports.

Team building, game and practice planning

Assist with organizing, administering, and supporting team building, practice planning, and game planning. Preparations involving video breakdown and analysis. Maintain practice records in accordance with NCAA and conference guidelines. 

Other duties as assigned by head coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of relevant coaching and/or playing experience, preferably at a Division I institution or at the professional level
  • Experience to include knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Acceptable results of a DMV background check is required for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include ten years of coaching experience to include experience with identifying and recruiting outstanding Division I student athletes

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted. 

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.