Graduate Assistant Coach for Men's Ice Hockey

Responsibilities

• Effectively recruit qualified student-athletes, meeting the annual goal set by Admissions & Athletics
• Attend recruitment trips, as needed, to recruit student athletes
• Cookordination and implementation of NCAA official and non-official on campus recruiting visits
• Effectively retain student-athletes through regular engagement and monitoring
• Aid with all aspects of practice and game preparation and implementation including individual player development
• Conduct regular and individual monitoring and mentoring sessions to assist student-athlete’s academic endeavors resulting in strong retention and graduation rates
• Aid with the development and implementation of fundraising activities
• Aid with the planning and development of community service activities
• Work with various campus constituents such as admissions, facilities, development, academic advising, etc.
• Aid the head coach with alumni and family relations activities
• Maintain a working knowledge of all NCAA and conference rules and regulations
• Provide supervision and staffing of athletic events and special events as assigned
• Serve as additional travel coordinator for all team trips including confirming transportation, departure times as well as coordinate meals for the team while away from campus
• Coordinate all practice and game times with Assistant & Associate Athletic Directors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate or professional playing experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Required Skills/Abilities

• Sport specific knowledge
• Previous recruiting and coaching experience
• Ability to perform sport specific drills, demonstrate activities, and setup sport specific training aids/facility
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with student athletes, coaches, campus community, and alumni
• Time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic video knowledge preferred
• Understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of Manhattanville University

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects
• Organizing, transporting, and setting up team specific training aids and facility maintenance

Pay

• $5,000 Stipend paid over 10 months
• Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester)

Benefits

• On-Campus Housing (dorm style; single room not an option)
• Limited Meal Plan Hours

Other Information

• Part-time, average load of 20 hours per week over the duration of the appointment period
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnights and weekends
• Travel to competition(s) as assigned