Men's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach

Posting DetailsPosition Information Job CategoryProfessional/AdministrativePosition TitleMen's Ice Hockey Assistant CoachFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeDivisionAthleticsDepartmentMen's Ice HockeyWork Arrangement typeOn-Site (Hamilton, NY) - expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.Hiring Wage/Salary Range$75,000 - $81,500Professional Experience/ QualificationsFive (5) years of collegiate ice hockey playing, coaching, or operations experienceExperience coaching and developing the defensemenExcellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a staffPreferred QualificationsFive (5) years of Division I ice hockey playing, coaching, or operations experienceEducationA Bachelor's degree is required.A Master's degree is preferred.CertificationsA current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.Offer DeterminationWhen extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.Physical RequirementsMust be able to communicate verbally and written. Must be able to provide tactical and technical instruction to students.Other InformationWork visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. Without limiting remedies otherwise available to the university, if you are found to be in violation of any NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules, you may be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in relevant NCAA, league or conference disciplinary and/or enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repeated violations.BenefitsColgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits pageDepartment StatementColgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win - to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.AccountabilitiesResponsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within assigned sport or area. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:Adherence to head coach's philosophyAthletic instruction/coachingProgram operations and administration, as designated by head coachResponsible for oversight of administrative operations regarding student-athlete development, including but not limited to:monitoring of student-athlete academic progress and well-beingensure student-athlete participation in all assigned community service activitiesfostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive team environmentResponsible for execution of scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation, including but not limited to:video breakdownuse of appropriate video-editing softwarecoordination and oversight over film exchange program per conference policiescoordination of team film sessionsdevelopment of scouting reportsResponsible for aiding in the development and execution of the team recruitment strategy, including but not limited to:exercises independent judgement regarding recruitment of prospective student-athletesdecision-making authority, as designated by the head coach, to determine which individuals to recruit and the allocation of scholarship allocations (as applicable)attracting and evaluating prospective student athletesmonitoring prospective student-athlete academic progress and well beingdeveloping and maintaining relationships with prospective student athletes and other recruiting constituentsAccountable for maintaining personal compliance, including but not limited to, attending all required compliance education and other departmental training meetings and programs, as well as the satisfactory on-time completion of all departmental logs and forms, as it applies to all relevant governing bodies:NCAAspecific conferenceathletic departmentuniversity policiesAccountable for maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to the following engagement activities or strategies:alumni newsletters and communicationgeneral team promotion and marketing to all constituentsdetermining communication strategy within university and local communityIndependent and unchallengeable decision-making regarding all student-athlete participation in assigned sport activities when the head coach is not present. Accountable for student-athlete welfare while coaching.Responsible for maintaining a budget. Exercises independent discretion on all purchases and budgetary decisions for the program.Responsible for hiring, oversight and management of student managers and part-time casual wage staff. At the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach has discretion on hiring and termination of student employees and part-time casual wage staff.Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes, including but not limited to personal accountability, solution driven problem solving, teamwork, effectively communicating with a diverse population of constituents, and embracing evolving university and divisional priorities.Colgate Athletics Mission:To be an inclusive community of competitive excellenceThis position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.Posting Detail Information Requisition Number2026S038PostingTemporaryNoWork ScheduleWeekdays, Evenings, Overnight, Occasional WeekendsJob Open Date05/26/2026Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions SummaryEEO StatementThe University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.Clery ActCAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICSThe Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu