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Job Summary

The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Coach for Women’s Ice Hockey are to assist the Head Coach in the management and administration of a Division I Women’s Hockey program. The core responsibilities of the Assistant Coach are to recommend, implement and execute a successful recruiting philosophy and strategy to ensure student-athletes are committed and engaged academically, athletically, and socially. In addition, the Assistant Coach is responsible for preparing student-athletes both on and off the ice with instruction of an academic and personal nature. The Assistant Coach will also serve as coordinator for position-specific players and will assist in the development of all position players.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• One year of experience related to ice hockey including experience supervising, communicating with, and instructing student-athletes and prospective student-athletes
• Must possess valid US driver’s license

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching and playing experience 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes
• Familiarity of athletic recruitment methods and techniques
• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability to identify athletic skill levels of potential student athletes

Shift

Non Standard Shift:  This position requires shift flexibility and a non-standard schedule, as it involves attending games and practices that may occur on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, the role includes travel to away games and tournaments, requiring adaptability to varying hours and locations.

Travel

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $70,000 - 75,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.