Club Coach, Men's Ice Hockey

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

The Men’s Hockey Club Coach is responsible for developing and supporting the Men’s Hockey Club program and work with students of different levels of expertise. This position will teach, coach, train and motivate student-athletes to perform at the highest level through organized team and individual sessions.

This is a part-time positions that runs seven months out of the year from September through March.

Job duties specific to this position:

• Conduct safe and organized practice sessions/classes and game play oversite that will enable club members to develop and improve their skills

• Coordinating and supervising all games, practices, off season programs and scheduling

• Scouting and recruiting prospective student-athletes

• Ensure that the program complies with all College, Club Sport, Governing Body and Recreational Athletics rules and regulations.

• Organizes and administers all pre-season, in-season, and post-season activities necessary for team success

• Foster an environment within the Club program that supports the department mission of personal growth and integrity, diversity, leadership, sportsmanship, and a commitment to athletic and academic excellence.

• Monitoring team expenses and budgets

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 1 to 2 years of experience in hockey and/or equivalent related experiences.

• Knowledge of league rules and requirements as they pertain to the club sport.

• The successful candidate will be required to be First Aid/CPR/AED certified.

• Understanding of budget issues and funds management

• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills needed.

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references