Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey

Search Number	# ALT 121
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new Women’s Ice Hockey program for Albertus Magnus College. The inaugural coach will be able to imbue the program with their vision and culture. This new program will join an athletic department that consistently produces countless Dean’s List student-athletes, conference champions, and all-American athletes. This position directs the day-to-day operation and development of the women’s ice hockey program at Albertus Magnus College. The Head Coach is accountable for building and maintaining the requisite roster size and developing a student-athlete recruitment plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of an appropriate roster. The coach implements a strength and conditioning program and manages all practices and games. The position is also responsible for the supervision of assistant coaches. Through a unique partnership with the City of New Haven, the home ice for Albertus Falcons is the Ralph Walker Ice Rink located less than three miles from campus.

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new Women’s Ice Hockey program for Albertus Magnus College. The inaugural coach will be able to imbue the program with their vision and culture. This new program will join an athletic department that consistently produces countless Dean’s List student-athletes, conference champions, and all-American athletes. This position directs the day-to-day operation and development of the women’s ice hockey program at Albertus Magnus College. The Head Coach is accountable for building and maintaining the requisite roster size and developing a student-athlete recruitment plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of an appropriate roster. The coach implements a strength and conditioning program and manages all practices and games. The position is also responsible for the supervision of assistant coaches. Through a unique partnership with the City of New Haven, the home ice for Albertus Falcons is the Ralph Walker Ice Rink located less than three miles from campus.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Manage all administrative aspects of the program including team travel, scheduling of games, and coordination of practice times with the ice hockey facility and women’s ice hockey team. Actively recruit qualified student-athletes that meet academic standards and profile of the college. Identify potential student-athletes through off-campus recruitment and coordination of on-campus visits. Organize fundraising activities that support team operating expenses. Function as a collegial team member by working with all members of the Albertus Magnus College community, including a willingness to participate in campus events and committees. Adhere to all NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Manage all administrative aspects of the program including team travel, scheduling of games, and coordination of practice times with the ice hockey facility and women’s ice hockey team.
Actively recruit qualified student-athletes that meet academic standards and profile of the college. Identify potential student-athletes through off-campus recruitment and coordination of on-campus visits.
Organize fundraising activities that support team operating expenses.
Function as a collegial team member by working with all members of the Albertus Magnus College community, including a willingness to participate in campus events and committees.
Adhere to all NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree along with relevant work experience in related educational settings. A basic understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations regarding the recruitment of student-athletes and participation in intercollegiate athletics is required. Current safety certifications (CPR /First Aid, a valid driver’s license) are required. A demonstrated commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy regarding the student-athlete experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree along with relevant work experience in related educational settings.
A basic understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations regarding the recruitment of student-athletes and participation in intercollegiate athletics is required.
Current safety certifications (CPR /First Aid, a valid driver’s license) are required.
A demonstrated commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy regarding the student-athlete experience

Education	Bachelor’s Degree along with relevant work experience in related educational settings

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience as an athlete or coach of the sport. General understanding of the recruiting process at the college level.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Nights and weekend hours required

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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