Department this Position Reports to M&W Intercollegiate
Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire.
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule Location of Position Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose To participate as part of a decision making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the women’s ice hockey program within NCAA , Ivy League, ECAC and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the women’s ice hockey program by providing important recommendations and suggestions to the head coach (regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc.) as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the women’s ice hockey program to constituents).
Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
6 years relevant ice hockey experience at the collegiate level or higher.
Strong knowledge of ice hockey skills and strategies.
Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
Significant recruiting experience.
Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license to accommodate recruiting and responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Division I player or coach.
Successful recruiting experience at the Division I level.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Maura Crowell
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Additional Instructions Please do not list the salary range
Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74587
Key Accountabilities
Description Coaching/Mentoring
Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the women’s ice hockey team.
Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.
Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
Teaches hockey skills and strategies to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice.
Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
Percentage Of Time 60
Description Recruiting
Serves as the program’s Recruiting Coordinator and facilitates the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities.
The assistant coach assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for: a) identifying qualified students and talented athletes; b) communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; c) traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; d) organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects; e) maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA , and f) staying abreast of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
Percentage Of Time 25
Description Administration
Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA , ECAC and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA , ECAC and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.
Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the women’s ice hockey program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
Identifies and negotiates with potential opponents in contributing to the development of a competitive schedule.
Works and directs the department’s travel coordinator to set team travel plans.
Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding the women’s ice hockey program.
Works with others in department to maintain and oversee Thompson Arena (ice hockey rink).
Promotes Dartmouth and the women’s ice hockey program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches and community involvement.
Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the women’s ice hockey program in an exemplary fashion.
Percentage Of Time 15
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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