Athletics - Asst. Coach Womens Ice Hockey

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. 

Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. We uphold a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds. This catholicity, which is the basis of inclusivity, enriches dialogue, deepens understanding and strengthens our commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu 
 
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Position Summary

The primary function of the Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach is to assist the Head Coach in every facet of the operation of the women’s NCAA Division 1 hockey program consistent with the policies of Sacred Heart University, the NCAA, and the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance.

This position includes contributing to the overall student-athlete experience of each player in every aspect of their daily on and off-ice student-athlete life.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in the continuing development of a successful NCAA Division 1 women’s hockey program, which includes providing a positive environment conducive to the personal growth and development of the student-athletes as each strives for excellence on the ice, in the classroom, and in the community.
• Assist in the scouting and recruitment of Division 1 caliber student-athletes who demonstrate academic proficiency, athletic excellence, and outstanding character. This includes on and off-campus NCAA contact and evaluations, video evaluation, phone and electronic correspondence, and meetings with prospective student-athletes and their parents, guardians, and coaches.
• Assist in the coordination of unofficial visits, and Official visits to the campus, including travel arrangements, setting itineraries, procuring student-athlete hosts, housing, meals, campus tours, game tickets, and academic appointments.
• Completing and maintaining recruiting records as required by the NCAA.
• Assists in the development and strategic organization, planning, and implementation of daily practices, including player positional (Offensive-Defensive- Goaltender) skill development.
•  Assists in the development, strategic planning, and implementation of game plans and strategies as used in practice with pre-scouting of opponents using video breakdown in a team video meeting setting and individual film review with student-athletes.
•  In game play video analysis using Playsite, INSTAT, HUDL and other video platforms controlled in game press box setting.
• Coordinates, promotes, and monitors excellence in academic progress for all student-athletes regarding their class attendance, meeting their study hall requirements, and referral to academic support services.
• Assist in coordinating Team Travel, which includes securing bus transportation, Hotels, and coordination of team meals.
• Contributing to and monitoring of team social media content, as well as potential prospective student-athlete recruits
•  Performs other miscellaneous/administrative duties pertaining to the program as assigned by the Head Coach, including completing athletic compliance CARA (Countable Athletic Related Activity) logs as required by the NCAA.
• Abide by all NCAA, conference, and university regulations, policies, and procedures. Report any known or suspected NCAA violations to the Associate Director for Compliance, Director of Athletics, or Faculty Athletics Representative. Violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or correction action up to and including termination of employment.

• Break down video tape for each game and provide a report for the head coach.

• Coordination and compilation of statistics pertinent to the women’s ice hockey program

• Weekly phone calls to prospective student-athletes

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience playing at the collegiate level or experience coaching at the collegiate level.
• Must have the ability to conduct business in a professional manner.
• Must have strong interpersonal, writing, and leadership skills.
• Recruiting experience and solid understanding and knowledge of NCAA recruiting regulations.
• Experience breaking down game tape preferred.
• Must be committed to assisting with the development of the student-athletes as each strives for excellence on the ice, in the classroom and in the community.

Unusual Working Conditions

• Periods of extended travel to conduct off-campus evaluations of prospective student-athletes and team travel

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.