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Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching and program planning, and also includes recruiting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport

• Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety

• Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities

• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to administer program as head coach including:

+ o Prepare daily practice schedules o Develop a competitive game schedule

+ o Prepare game plans o Collaborate with the athletic trainers on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; and on practice and game day coverage

+ o Collaborate with in-house NCAA compliance coordinator (SWA) on eligibility of student athletes, practice and game schedules, and any hardship requests (if necessary) due to medical issues

+ o Prepare and submit all required pre-season and end-of-season forms to the SID, administrative assistant, facilities coordinator and athletic trainer

+ o Organize and maintain accurate inventory of team uniforms and equipment o Plan team banquets/year end awards

+ o Conduct both short and long range planning for all facets of the program

• Contract, direct, and supervise PT (seasonal) assistant coaches

• Hire and supervise student-employees for program; review and approve hours ● Determine strategy, identify and actively recruit prospective student athletes

• Manage a fiscally sound operating budget

• Maintain appropriate, professional office hours during the year

• Maintain an office space suitable for hosting recruits

• Work cooperatively with departmental personnel, attend staff and MIAC meetings and activities, and represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, media, and general public

• Know and comply with all applicable NCAA rules

• All other duties as required

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the: Assistant Athletic Director/Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning

This position supervises: student workers (1 - 2)

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following budget: financial analyst for Women’s Hockey operating budget = $174K

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Great communicator with the ability to lead staff, connect with student athletes and prospective student athletes/recruits

• Experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds

• Familiarity with financial management/good practices MINIMUM

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 1+ year previous hockey coaching experience or competitive college play as an athlete

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree

• 3+ years college hockey coaching experience; or top level club coaching experience

• Previous college recruiting experience

• Familiarity with Front Rush (recruiting tool) or similar REQUIRED

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

• Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for sport, recruiting, or departmental activities

• Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs on an occasional basis

• Requires the ability to travel off campus during the season (locations dependent upon schedule)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months

**Pay Range:** $55,000 - $60,000

Full-Time Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Short- and Long-Term Disability

+ Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

+ 403(b)

+ 403(b) matching

+ Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off

+ Employee assistance program

+ Flexible spending account (FSA)

+ Health savings account (HSA)

+ Tuition waiver

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application **.**