Graduate Assistant - Athletics: Men's Ice Hockey

Job Summary

Graduate Assistant Assists in planning and directing training of student athletes and assesses individuals' abilities and skill level to determine appropriate team position. Assists players in reaching highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the sport of ice hockey.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in monitoring the strength and conditioning programs
• Assist the head coach with on and off court coaching of the team, including practices planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other coaching duties as assigned.
• Primary responsibility – coaching /recruiting/mentoring
• Aid the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking and other duties as assigned.
• Aid the head coach with on and off campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondences, phone calls and other duties.
• Provide input in the evaluation and improvement of our student-athletes.
• Pass NCAA recruiting certification test.
• Aid the head coach with scouting opponents.
• Aid the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
• Aid the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the framework of the overall athletic department fundraising and development program.

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and video editing
• Proven leadership ability
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes and potential recruits and their families
• Excellent communication, written and oral skills
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations
• Flexible