Job Description

Location: North Adams, MA Category: Other Posted On: Tue May 9 2023 Job Description:

The MCLA (Mass. College of Liberal Arts) ice hockey program is seeking a highly motivated and experienced assistant coach. The assistant coach will work closely with the head coach in all aspects of the program, including practice planning and implementation, game preparation, scouting, recruiting, and player development.

Responsibilities include:
Assist the head coach in all aspects of the program
Plan and implement effective and challenging practices
Assist with game preparation, including scouting opponents, video breakdown, and developing game plans
Assist with recruiting efforts, including identifying and evaluating potential student-athletes
Monitor and support the academic progress and well-being of student-athletes
Assist with the organization and execution of team events and community service initiatives
Other duties as assigned by the head coach

Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required at time of application
Minimum of 2-3 years coaching or playing experience at either ACHA or NCAA
Strong knowledge of NCAA Division III men's ice hockey rules and regulations
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes
Commitment to the academic and personal success of student-athletes
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Additional Information:
It is the policy of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine, including booster, is required of all individuals hired by MCLA, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment at MCLA. MCLA is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") to not discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to each respective MCLA's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Patrick Connelley

Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer

Phone: (413) 662-5127

Email: patrick.connelly@mcla.edu

Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424

Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172

Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov

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