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Job Summary:

Administration and operation of the men's ice hockey program consistent with the policies of Miami University, the Mid-American Conference, the NCAA, and other appropriate governing bodies (i.e. NCHC) .

This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Duties/Physical Demands:

Assistant: Participates in the administration and organization of the Men's Ice Hockey program, to include: • Assist the Recruiting Coordinator/Associate Head Coach in identification of prospective student-athletes • Assist the Recruiting Coordinator/Associate Head Coach in determining scholarship allocation for prospective student-athletes • Participate in recruiting travel to evaluate prospective student-athletes • Assist the Head Coach and Associate Head Coach with on-ice practice sessions for all players • Coach the goaltenders with technique and training methods • Serve as primary liaison to the Academic Coordinator in monitoring academic progress • Meeting with student-athletes individually who need assistance with academic progress • Team travel arrangements • Serve as primary liaison to the Miami Hockey Alumni Body to coordinate and execute alumni functions • Prepare for upcoming games through opponent video scouting and preparation of scouting reports • Maintaining knowledge of NCAA, MAC, NCHC and University rules and regulations • Enforcing athletic departmental and team policies regarding student athletes • Maintaining and updating files on student-athletes to include: transcripts, course schedules and calendars • Participating in departmental activities to include service on committees and attending all scheduled mandatory meetings • Performing other duties as assigned by the athletic administration and Head Ice Hockey Coach

Associate specifics in addition to other duties as assigned: • Oversee and manage all aspects of student-athlete recruitment, which includes, but is not limited to; preparation of recruiting schedules, making recruiting visits, and process accepted student-athletes within the guidelines of the NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and NCHC; • Monitor the recruitment budget; Manage and oversee all scholarship allocations to student-athletes; • Manage, with assistance from the Head Coach, all competitive game scheduling; • Act as the lead in managing all NCAA Compliance and Miami University Admissions aspects related to the program; • Organization of team practice sessions, on-ice coaching, pre and post-game analysis, strength and conditioning sessions, and competition day duties; • Video analysis of team and individual players; Assist in developing and writing team rules and policies; Assist with team travel and other off-ice administrative duties;

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Assistant-specific: Experience in coaching hockey or playing in college hockey Associate-specific: Experience in coaching hockey at least 2 years at collegiate or similar level

Desired Qualifications:

1. Recruiting experience in United States Tier 1 junior hockey leagues, U.S. Tier II junior hockey leagues, and/or similar Canadian/International junior hockey league
2. Master's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive work environment

Proficient in the use of Hockey Software

Diversity Statement:

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