With little fanfare, it appears the head coaching position at the University of New England is open.
852 Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach
Job ID
852
Posting period
04/28/2015
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Biddeford
Description
The Head Coach will be responsible for all aspects of planning, developing, and coaching the men’s ice hockey team within the rules of the University of New England and the NCAA Division III. As the head coach you will be responsible for the recruitment and development of student-athletes and managing a comprehensive ice hockey program.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities (in descending order of importance)
1. Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all University policies, NCAA Division III policies, and conference/league requirements.
Follow established guidelines and procedures
Complete accounting transactions for cash advances and other expenses
Abide by NCAA Division III rules and regulations
Participate in conference calls and attend coaches’ meetings
2. Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes to attend the University of New England and participate on the team. Encourage applications from a diverse group.
Develop an annual recruiting plan identifying specific outcomes to be achieved
Maintain database of information regarding recruiting, including number of contacts, number applied, number visited, number accepted, and number enrolled
Correspond with prospects using a variety of communication channels; including written, in
person contact, phone, home visits, and official visits
Meet regularly with student-athletes to monitor academic progress and social integration
3. Plan, organize, direct, and lead the operations for the sport program including budgeting, traveling, counseling, teaching and coaching
Create budget expenditures for uniforms and equipment
Follow budget plan and stay within planned amounts
Schedule opponents and contact opposing coaches to verify dates
Stay current with the development of sport
Demonstrate and communicate expertise and knowledge of sport
Approachable to discuss student concerns about the team and/or academic issues
Sustain a level of excellence in the quality of student experience and competitive success
Supervise assistant coach(es)
Attend all league meetings for your sport
4. Plan an instructional practice and competitive schedule based on an assessment of the student-athletes’ needs, including pre and post season and traditional and non-traditional seasons (when applicable)
Conduct organized and objective based practices
Enhance individual as well as team skills
Utilize various coaching strategies
Improve athletes’ talents, skills, and development of self
5. Function as a member of the department working together for common objectives.
Communicate and cooperate with department staff to facilitate group purpose and mission
Coordinate work with other employees or outside contractors
Responsible for your own work
Informally coach others and model standards of conduct
Clearly communicate in written and verbal form
Participate in promotions and publicity events of the department
Attend department and campus functions as requested
6. Show creativity, initiative, willingness to participate, and leadership within department, profession and on campus
Serve on committees within the University, the department, your sport, and the community
Promote UNE Athletics to the campus and local community
Communicate with former athletes and alumni
Contact alumni groups outside the region when traveling for contests
7. Responsible for meal arrangements, travel plans, coordination of facility usage, and daily practice plans.
Make arrangements to feed the team when meals are missed because of the competitive schedule
Submit monthly practice times
Drive van to contests, if necessary
8. Stay current with the sport-specific developments in the profession
Take responsibility for one’s own self-development
Communicate content and make presentations adaptable to a variety of audiences and styles
Support the need for process and/or technology changes and demonstrate advantages to others.
Suggest ways to improve efficiency of own work and the work of the department.
Attend professional meetings of the conference, ECAC, NCAA, and others as designated by the director
Maintain memberships in professional organizations
9. Contest management duties outside of primary playing season, and additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred) and/or related educational and/or work experience.
Demonstrate ability to relate to, and motivate, student athletes and to work with a variety of University staff, alumni and the outside community
Must be willing to travel extensively
Must be willing to work nights and weekends
Previous collegiate coaching experience required; head coaching experience preferred.
* Background check may be required.
Application Materials
Cover Letter
Resume
Contact
Human Resources Office
University of New England
careers@une.edu
The University of New England is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes female and minority candidates.
852 Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach
Job ID
852
Posting period
04/28/2015
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Biddeford
Description
The Head Coach will be responsible for all aspects of planning, developing, and coaching the men’s ice hockey team within the rules of the University of New England and the NCAA Division III. As the head coach you will be responsible for the recruitment and development of student-athletes and managing a comprehensive ice hockey program.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities (in descending order of importance)
1. Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all University policies, NCAA Division III policies, and conference/league requirements.
Follow established guidelines and procedures
Complete accounting transactions for cash advances and other expenses
Abide by NCAA Division III rules and regulations
Participate in conference calls and attend coaches’ meetings
2. Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes to attend the University of New England and participate on the team. Encourage applications from a diverse group.
Develop an annual recruiting plan identifying specific outcomes to be achieved
Maintain database of information regarding recruiting, including number of contacts, number applied, number visited, number accepted, and number enrolled
Correspond with prospects using a variety of communication channels; including written, in
person contact, phone, home visits, and official visits
Meet regularly with student-athletes to monitor academic progress and social integration
3. Plan, organize, direct, and lead the operations for the sport program including budgeting, traveling, counseling, teaching and coaching
Create budget expenditures for uniforms and equipment
Follow budget plan and stay within planned amounts
Schedule opponents and contact opposing coaches to verify dates
Stay current with the development of sport
Demonstrate and communicate expertise and knowledge of sport
Approachable to discuss student concerns about the team and/or academic issues
Sustain a level of excellence in the quality of student experience and competitive success
Supervise assistant coach(es)
Attend all league meetings for your sport
4. Plan an instructional practice and competitive schedule based on an assessment of the student-athletes’ needs, including pre and post season and traditional and non-traditional seasons (when applicable)
Conduct organized and objective based practices
Enhance individual as well as team skills
Utilize various coaching strategies
Improve athletes’ talents, skills, and development of self
5. Function as a member of the department working together for common objectives.
Communicate and cooperate with department staff to facilitate group purpose and mission
Coordinate work with other employees or outside contractors
Responsible for your own work
Informally coach others and model standards of conduct
Clearly communicate in written and verbal form
Participate in promotions and publicity events of the department
Attend department and campus functions as requested
6. Show creativity, initiative, willingness to participate, and leadership within department, profession and on campus
Serve on committees within the University, the department, your sport, and the community
Promote UNE Athletics to the campus and local community
Communicate with former athletes and alumni
Contact alumni groups outside the region when traveling for contests
7. Responsible for meal arrangements, travel plans, coordination of facility usage, and daily practice plans.
Make arrangements to feed the team when meals are missed because of the competitive schedule
Submit monthly practice times
Drive van to contests, if necessary
8. Stay current with the sport-specific developments in the profession
Take responsibility for one’s own self-development
Communicate content and make presentations adaptable to a variety of audiences and styles
Support the need for process and/or technology changes and demonstrate advantages to others.
Suggest ways to improve efficiency of own work and the work of the department.
Attend professional meetings of the conference, ECAC, NCAA, and others as designated by the director
Maintain memberships in professional organizations
9. Contest management duties outside of primary playing season, and additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred) and/or related educational and/or work experience.
Demonstrate ability to relate to, and motivate, student athletes and to work with a variety of University staff, alumni and the outside community
Must be willing to travel extensively
Must be willing to work nights and weekends
Previous collegiate coaching experience required; head coaching experience preferred.
* Background check may be required.
Application Materials
Cover Letter
Resume
Contact
Human Resources Office
University of New England
careers@une.edu
The University of New England is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes female and minority candidates.