Overview
The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Assistant Coach of Women's Ice Hockey is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program.
Responsibilities
- Manage recruitment of student-athletes on a national and international level.
- Travel to meet with prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in management of recruiting database of potential recruits.
- Create and send out recruiting mailers for targeted recruits.
- Plan and organize on-campus visits.
- Assist in all aspects of coaching a nationally competitive Division I Women's Ice Hockey program, including thorough knowledge of the sport, coaching strategies and student-athlete development.
- Assist in overall program planning and organization.
- Travel with the team to away competitions and coordinate team travel.
- Assist with social media platforms
- Assist with alumni events and development of Friends Group.
- Other Administrative duties as assigned.
- Adhere to Ivy League, ECAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience.
- Previous national recruiting experience.
- Collegiate ice hockey competitive experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Commitment to Department of Athletics mission of Education Through Athletics.
- First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.