Assistant Coach

The NCAA Men’s Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of operating a competitive NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey program. This role assists with student-athlete development, recruiting, practice planning, game preparation, and program administration while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and competition strategies.

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA Division I recruiting regulations.

• Provide instruction and mentorship to student-athletes to support athletic performance, academic success, and personal development.

• Analyze opponent strategies and assist with scouting reports, video review, and game preparation.

• Support program operations including travel, equipment coordination, community outreach, and alumni engagement.

• Promote a culture of integrity, sportsmanship, and adherence to NCAA and institutional compliance requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the men’s ice hockey program.

Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise graduate assistants, student managers, or support staff.

Qualifications
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.It is also the responsibility of every employee of the University to remain current in their field, ensuring that they have the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the position at a high level. Requisite knowledge and skills change over time; therefore, the employee must be aware of changes and react to them by obtaining current knowledge and skills.

• Required Education
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

• Required Experience
  • Previous coaching experience at the collegiate or competitive level preferred.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and recruiting regulations
  • Ability to instruct and develop student-athletes in ice hockey skills and team systems
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel frequently during the season

Additional Applicant Information

• Position requires availability during evenings and weekends.
• Frequent travel required during the competitive season.
• Work is performed in an athletic/sports environment including ice rink facilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Maryville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students, and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.