Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Salary
$4,750 - $4,750/yr
Assist the Head Coach in instructing student athletes, planning practices, and managing recruitment for the Men's DII Hockey program. Monitor academic performance and ensure compliance with NCAA, GLIAC, and university regulations.
Requires a high school diploma with a bachelor's degree preferred and one to three years of advanced coaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Assist the Head Coach in providing instruction to student athletes regarding the specific skills needed to play the sport, to build and inspire great teamwork, and for their own character development. Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of inter-collegiate games and practices. Assist the head coach to build a cohesive and competitive program. Assist supervisor in the monitoring of the student athletes academic performance. Abide by the rules and regulations of the league in which you will be competing. Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making. Responsible for assisting the head coach with recruiting of student athletes. Responsible for taking a leadership role in the athletic program. Assist Athletic Department in athletic issues as needed. Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations. Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers. Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values. Perform other duties as assigned.
High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum one to three years of advanced coaching experience. College coaching experience preferred. Ability to work independently without direct supervision. Strong service-oriented skills and the ability to have an exceptional customer service attitude. Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. BENEFIT OFFERINGS As a part-time team member, you will be eligible for a robust array of benefits that include 403(b) with 10% employer contribution, tuition remission, generous paid-time-off, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities and more! Davenport is an Equal Opportunity Employer Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran, or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, or other protected status
Market context
In Michigan, assistant coach openings in men’s DII hockey tend to be tied to program needs, recruiting cycles, and seasonal staffing, so candidates with prior advanced coaching experience are often competitive. This role stands out for its mix of on-ice support, communication with diverse student-athletes, and coordination expectations; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, compare your coaching background to the listed experience and be ready to show examples of athlete development and team communication.
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