Assistant Hockey Coach

Michigan Technological University

United States, Michigan, Houghton

1400 Townsend Drive (Show on map)

May 07, 2025

Department: General Athletics

Summary	Michigan Technological University seeks a goal-oriented, charismatic and dedicated assistant hockey coach with a genuine interest in the success of student-athletes and building a winning hockey program. The coach will assist the Head Hockey Coach in overseeing the direction of the varsity hockey program at the NCAA Division I level. Primary duties include: identification and recruitment of quality hockey student-athletes, practice/game preparation, and implementation of coaching principles. Other duties may be assigned by the Head Hockey Coach and the Athletic Director. The coach works in a collaborative fashion with the Athletic Department and serves in a leadership role to enhance the internal and external visibility and recognition of the Michigan Tech hockey program.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties	1. Assist in all aspects of the recruiting program. 2. Identify and recruit hockey student-athletes on a national and international basis. 3. Develop and implement hockey practice sessions, to meet needs for individual and team improvement - growth and development from the first year through the fourth year are of highest importance. This includes knowledge of overall movement, response and adaptation to exercise to determine how to best train our hockey student-athletes. 4. Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy and manage/prepare for competition; Determine strategy during games in consultation with Head Hockey Coach. 5. Enhance and promote the internal and external visibility and recognition of the University and team to alumni, community, campus and off-campus groups. 6. Actively participate in fund raising activities and alumni activities. 7. Monitor and promote the academic success of hockey student-athletes. 8. Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by the Head Hockey Coach. 9. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives. 10. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures	* Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience	* Experience Playing or Coaching at the NCAA Division I Level.. * Experience in Summer Hockey School organization and implementation. * Significant relatable experience in player development with regards to on ice individual and tactical skill sets. * Experience and familiarity using XOS Catapault Software or equivalent video editing software concepts. * Experience and aptitude for Hockey Analytics including Analytic Software, Spreadsheet creation and maintenance and creation of streamline reports. * Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Desirable Education and/or Experience	* NHL Playing/Coaching Experience. * Goaltending experience as either a player or coach at the NCAA Division I Collegiate level or equivalent.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	* Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and enthusiastic team attitude. * Superior written and oral communication and public relations skills. * Mental agility and dedication to ingenuity. * Exceptional organizational and administrative skills. * Demonstrated strong work ethic. * Demonstrated commitment to comply with all NCAA rules and regulations. * Demonstrated excellent decision-making capabilities. * A passion for the success of student-athletes on the ice, in the classroom and in the community. * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff. * Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	* Understanding and ability to nurture and navigate the physical and mental requirements and challenges of training NCAA Division I Athletes through individual skills training and assessments..
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands	The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment	Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: * Employee Safety Overview * Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training * Annual Data Security Training * Annual Title IX Training Required Departmental Training: * * If applicable, insert required departmental training here... Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)	1
FLSA Status	Exempt
Appointment Term	12 months
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary	Negotiable-based off experience
Title of Position Supervisor	Head Hockey Coach
Posting Type	Internal & External
Dependent on Funding	{bOther3}
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)	Your references should include the contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.