Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular full-time

Supervisor: Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach

Position Purpose:

The Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach works closely with the head coach to execute training programs, provide guidance and mentorship to student-athletes, and contribute to the overall success of the women’s ice hockey program.

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach. Union College is an NCAA multi-classified institution that sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports. Ice Hockey competes in Division I ECAC Hockey, and 24 sports compete in the Division III Liberty League.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Recruitment: Assists in recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes who are fully engaged in Union College's mission. Collaborates with the head coach and admissions department to arrange on-campus visits for all prospective student-athletes and their families. Ensures compliance with all recruitment policies and procedures.

• Coaching: Demonstrates effective teaching methods and exceptional leadership skills. Collaborates with the athletics trainer to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of all participants. Conducts thorough analysis of practice and game film to inform strategic practice and game planning.

• Student-Athlete Development: Works proactively with campus stakeholders to ensure the academic success and development of student-athletes. Mentors student-athletes.

• Outreach: Handles academic and community outreach

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.

• One to three years of proven success in coaching ice hockey, with a demonstrated ability to recruit high-caliber student-athletes who contribute to the program's overall success.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as necessary for recruiting.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000-$63,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the student-athlete.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Work Days: Varied

Shift Start/End Time: Varies based on the business need.

Hours Per Week: Varies based on the business need.

Weeks Per Year: 20

Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, temporary position.

Supervisor: Director of Student Activities

Position Purpose: Coaches, manages, and develops a competitive Club Ice Hockey team (non-varsity, Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League member). Maintains and demonstrates a positive, collaborative spirit to work with the team, and a passion for the sport.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coaching:Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses excellent leadership. Designs coaching strategies and develops cohesive team mentality. Builds and maintains strong relationships with student athletes. Ensures the medical safety of all participants in collaboration with outside Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

• Administration: Administers and plans, in collaboration with club student leaders, all aspects of the field hockey program adhering to Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League (UNYCHL) and department compliance. Communicates injuries and reports incidents to the Student Activities department. Present at all on- and off-campus games during regular season(s), as well as twice-weekly practices (20 weeks total).

Qualifications:

• Prior experience coaching and playing competitive hockey (preferably college-level) required. Current participation in recreational league (as coach or player) preferred.

• Current status as a compliant USA Hockey coach with minimum Coaching Education Program completion or ability to obtain prior to the start of the season.

• Working knowledge of UNYCHL bylaws and regulations or willingness to obtain.

• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with players

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.

• Ability to function independently, display strong attention to detail, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Compensation

The expected rate for this position is $25.00 an hour.Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Women’s Club Field Hockey Coach

Work Days: Varied

Shift Start/End Time: Varies based on the business need.

Hours Per Week: Varies based on the business need.

Weeks Per Year: 15-20

Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, temporary position.

Supervisor:Director of Student Activities

Position Purpose:Coaches, manages, and develops a competitive Club Field Hockey team (non-varsity). Maintains and demonstrates a positive, collaborative spirit to work with the team, and a passion for the sport.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coaching:Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses excellent leadership. Designs coaching strategies and develops cohesive team mentality. Builds and maintains strong relationships with student athletes. Ensures the medical safety of all participants in collaboration with outside Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

• Administration: Administers and plans, in collaboration with club student leaders, all aspects of the field hockey program adhering to league and department compliance. Communicates injuries and reports incidents to the Student Activities department. Present at all on- and off-campus games during regular season(s), as well as twice-weekly practices (15-20 weeks total).

Qualifications:

• Prior experience coaching and playing competitive field hockey (preferably college-level) required. Current participation in recreational league (as coach or player) preferred.

• Working knowledge of league bylaws and regulations or willingness to obtain.

• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with players

• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.

• Ability to function independently, display strong attention to detail, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

​We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Compensation

The expected rate for this position is $20.00 an hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Work Days: Varies

Shift Start/End Time: Varies

Hours Per Week: 25

Weeks Per Year: 30

Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach - PT

Pay Status and Classification:Non-exempt, part-time. Housing and a meal plan are included.

Supervisor:Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach

Position Purpose:

Assists in the organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division I Women’s Ice Hockey program in support of the mission and core values of Union College.

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach. Union College is an NCAA multi-classified institution that sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports. Ice Hockey competes in Division I ECAC Hockey, and 24 sports compete in the Division III Liberty League.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administration: Manages video preparation, filming, editing and uploading for games and practices. Coordinates all team meals. Assists Administrative Assistant with all office tasks. Partners with College Relations to build relationships and connection efforts with alumni. Assists in organizing team community service plan.

• Recruiting: Assists in recruiting of prospective student-athletes, including management of recruiting data and information via ARMS software.

• Social Media Management:Creates content for social media. Manages women’s hockey social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or a combination of relevant education, coaching training, certifications, and/or work experience.

• Advanced knowledge of tools to review game footage such as XOS (for pre and post-game scouting) and Microsoft Office required. Prior experience using ARMS, preferred.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff colleagues, and alumni.

Compensation:

The expected rate for this position is $20.40 per hour. Compensation includes an hourly rate plus college housing and a meal plan. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the student-athlete. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for the position of full time Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Ticketing. Union College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Liberty League. Union College sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports, 24 in Division III, with Ice Hockey competing at Division I. The successful candidate will oversee and implement a comprehensive athletics compliance program to ensure compliance with all applicable NCAA, ECAC, Liberty League and College rules and regulations.

This individual will also coordinate the sales operation for season tickets and single game sales for women’s hockey, men’s hockey and football in collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletics Director and two Assistant Ticket Managers.

Compliance: Reviews, addresses and adheres to NCAA bylaws and rules to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA rules compliance (i.e., recruiting, financial aid, eligibility, extra benefits, camps, and clinics, etc.) and legislative and academic initiatives through professional associations.

• Monitor and implement the National Letter of Intent Program, along with initial and continuing athletics aid agreements in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid.

• Coordinate and effectively process all recruiting procedures and playing and practice season documentation.

• Effectively manage all communication with the NCAA, including rules interpretations, and waiver submissions.

• Monitor and enforce compliance rules, including investigating violations and preparing reports for submission.

• Update compliance policies, and develop student-athlete, NCAA, and Union eligibility documentation.

• Prepare and successfully submit annual required NCAA reports.

• Collaborate and educate departments on campus to manage a successful compliance program.

• Serve as a Campus Title IX Deputy Coordinator, including conducting intake meetings with reporting parties, facilitating sexual assault prevention training in compliance with Title IX, New York State Education Law 129-B, and NCAA membership requirements. Responsible for oversight of coach and volunteer compliance with NCAA-required trainings related to sexual violence prevention.

• Administer effective rules and educational efforts for student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, and campus constituents.

• Ticketing: Managerial oversight of ticketing operations and ticketing assistants.

• Building season and individual ticket packages, day-to-day ticketing operations and reconciling ticketed events.

• Presence and ticketing oversight at selected events.

• Sport Supervision: Program oversight and administrator for selected programs.

• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Salary Range: $65,000-$68,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• A minimum of three years of successful NCAA compliance experience is required, preferably within an institutional athletics department.

• A demonstrated thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to provide customer service to ticket holders and external constituents.

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment while meeting deadlines.

• The ability to work independently and prioritize multiple competing projects at once.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in sports administration, or a related field.

• Experience in the NCAA Eligibility Center.

• Prior experience working with NCAA My Apps, ARMs, and Microsoft Applications.

• Experience working with business and ticket operations

The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity and a well-balanced, broad based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the concept of the student-athlete.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to those applications received by August 30th.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).