Head Women’s Hockey Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Head Women's Hockey Coach

Category Administrative Position Number Posting Number S0001019 Location Bensenville Open Date 02/13/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary

The Head Women's Hockey will provide oversight and management of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) women's hockey program at Roosevelt University. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, recruiting of prospective students to meet enrollment goals, planning and providing elite instruction and assessment at team practices and competitions, budget maintenance, equipment procurement, scheduling and travel, and engaging with student-athletes to aid in their academic success, retention and eventual graduation from the University.

This is a part-time, exempt position that reports to the Director of Hockey and works primarily at the team's practice and competition facility in Bensenville, Ill., with presence on the Chicago campus as needed.

COVID -19 Vaccination Policy: Roosevelt University requires all new hires to be compliant with our COVID-19 vaccination policy, found at the COVID-19 website. Documentation will be required should an offer of employment be made.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Shana Ware. Her office is in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 204A. She can be reached at (312) 341-3761 or [email protected] Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected]

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Bachelor's Degree

Prior experience in assigned program as a coach, participant or related role

Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt's core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors

A positive and professional demeanor is a must

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of Experience Required 1-3 Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

Recruiting experience at the college level

Prior coaching experience at the college level

Equipment Operated

Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone).

Working Conditions

This position requires work in an on-ice and office setting. The role will require work on nights and weekends and travel with athletic teams as assigned, with travel for recruiting prospective student-athletes also needed on occasion.

Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information

Essential Job Functions

Duty and Responsibility

Competition and Practice Management

Develop and manage calendar of competitions and training sessions to maximize potential for competitive success. Organize individual plans for each training/practice session and assess outcomes, communicating regularly with student-athletes, placing the individuals and the team in the best possible position for success. Lead team during competitions.

Percentage Of Time 50 Duty and Responsibility

Student-Athlete Recruitment

Build relationships with local, regional and national high school, junior college and club programs and coaches to help in identifying prospective student-athletes to meet enrollment goals. Travel to evaluate in-person prospective student-athletes at various events. Facilitate campus visits for prospective students and develop on-going dialogue that leads to their eventual enrollment.

Percentage Of Time 20 Duty and Responsibility

Student-Athlete Engagement and Academic Success

Oversee the academic progress of student-athletes within the program. Assist students with issues that can be barriers to retention and eventual graduation. Develop programming that builds character in areas outside of the athletic arena to provide a well-rounded college experience.

Percentage Of Time 15 Duty and Responsibility

Program Management

Along with the Director of Hockey, manage the operating budget over the course of the year following all institutional guides for purchasing and reimbursement. Create annual competition schedule. Organize all team travel to off-campus competitions. Order, inventory and distribute necessary equipment and uniforms for team training sessions and competitions. Ensure program is compliant with ACHA policy guidelines.

Percentage Of Time 15

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Do you have an earned Bachelors degree?

Yes

No

Do you have prior experience in assigned program as a coach, participant or related role?

yes

no

Roosevelt University's COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all new staff to be fully vaccinated (including a booster shot if eligible) from COVID-19 at the time of hire, or have an approved medical or religious exemption. Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are eligible for a booster shot 2 months after their initial dose, and individuals who received Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are eligible 5 months after completion of the two-shot series. Additional details about these requirements and procedures, including legitimate, approved medical and religious exemptions, may be found on our COVID-19 website. If an offer of employment is extended, you will be required to submit proof of documentation, or request an exemption based on a legitimate medical or religious reason. Please indicate you have been made aware of our policy.

I have been made aware of Roosevelt's COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents