Club Sports Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach

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 nine 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; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. 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

Position Summary

The Head Coach will be responsible for recruiting and retaining players, practice preparation, game-day coaching, and other administrative duties for the team. This is a part-time position that will run from August 1st to March 30th of each academic year.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the recruitment of prospective students who will meet University admission standards

• Be responsible for all ACHA league required paperwork as well as well as understanding all rules associated

• Foster and enhance relationships with other coaches

• Responsible for the retention of all team members, particularly first-year students, and ensuring their transition into college is seamless

• Work with the Club Sports staff to develop a cohesive program and highlight those via social media and the Club Sports website

• Develop a recruitment plan beyond the upcoming season

• Will create and implement a weekly practice plan to ensure all team members are prepared for competition

• The coach should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities

• Prepare, plan, and coordinate the practice schedule for each week

• Provide proper and high-end instruction to student-athletes

• Work with the Athletic Training staff and Strength and Conditioning staff on player safety and development

• Oversee all game day responsibilities, including game planning, transportation, and game roster

• Work closely with the Director of Club Sports and Intramurals for the preparation of the season, schedule, and recruitment

• Responsible for recruitment and retention of club hockey student-athletes

• Manage coaching staff and student manager staff as hired by the Head Coach

• Maintain a close working relationship with ACHA league

• Other duties as required or assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior, or collegiate level

• Bachelor's degree required

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as the vast majority of games are Friday-Sunday

• Possess experience working with diverse staff, including college-age students

• Must maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certification

Unusual Working Conditions

Nights and weekends will be required.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff

• Job Function Athletics

• Pay Type Salary

• Employment Indicator Part-time Seasonal

• Travel Required Yes

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

• Job Start Date Thursday, August 1, 2024

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