Assistant Hockey Coach

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Apr 06, 2025

Position Title:	Assistant Hockey Coach
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	51600 - Gen Athletics
Advertised Salary:	$55,000.00 - $85,000.00. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.
Benefits:	Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA:	Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Full-Time
Union Group:	N/A
Term of Position:	12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	At Will
Summary of Position:	Recruit and coach student athletes in the hockey program. Coordinate recruitment activities to assure NCAA compliance in student contacts and recruiting budget. Assist with a variety of duties related to the hockey program.
Position Type:	Staff
Required Education:	Bachelor's degree
Required Work Experience:	Previous collegiate or professional coaching or playing experience in the sport of ice hockey.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:	Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Balancing Driving Lifting Pushing/Pulling Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	Hockey coaching experience at a Division I institution.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	Recruit top caliber student athletes to the varsity hockey program. Coordinate line changes and/or analyze opponent's techniques and systems from the press box during varsity games. Instruct and/or assist with marketing and/or administrative duties during summer hockey camps. Perform video analysis on opposing teams and work with coaches to prepare scouting reports. Analyze FSU team videos to be used in coaching the team. Insure NCAA compliance in hockey recruitment activities by maintaining appropriate documentation. Coordinate and oversee the identification of teams to evaluate timely prospect lists and to insure that visitations are in compliance with NCAA standards. Promote the public image of Bulldog Hockey by coordinating and/or attending a variety of promotional events and programs. Coordinate coaching of the defensive or offensive team in addition to general Assistant coaching duties if asked. Operates university motorized vehicles in a safe manner while performing job duties. Prepare NCAA required in-season and out-of-season paperwork. Report directly to the Head Hockey Coach and perform any additional duties assigned by Head Hockey Coach. Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information. Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members. Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:	Equipment and travel needs
Skills and Abilities:	Communicate with and motivate student athletes. Ice skate. Travel extensively for recruitment activities and for team games. Work varied and long hours. Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Effectively organize required recordkeeping and budget materials.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:	April 7, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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