The head hockey coach is responsible for providing a high quality student-athlete experience and preparing and overseeing the team's competitive preparation for league play in the competitive Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. As the most significant person influencing the hockey program, the head coach is responsible for promoting and sustaining the positive reputation and image of CSB Hockey and the College of Saint Benedict Athletic Department. This is accomplished through the supervision of the student-athletes, recruits, student employees and assistant coaches. The head hockey coach is responsible for the appropriate behavior of the student-athletes and staff that he/she recruits and retains in his/her program as well as the performance and development of an intercollegiate hockey program. The head coach will work in a spirit of cooperation and be responsive to the advice and instructions from the Athletic Director and other college administrators. The head coach will establish a good rapport with his or her team, the student body, staff, and members of the community. He/she will conduct training and game experiences in such a manner that the welfare of each participant is always of paramount consideration. The head coach is expected to promote good public relations that will reflect a positive image of CSB Athletics.

The College of Saint Benedict, located in central Minnesota, is a residential, liberal arts college for women that designs programs to meet the needs and aspirations of young women. CSB emphases women's leadership and a personal development profile that includes intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical development.

Saint Benedict Athletics has 11 varsity sports teams at the NCAA Division III level and regularly places among the top teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). CSB Athletics strives to meet this mission through excellence in athletic and recreation facilities in the MIAC and NCAA Division III that support excellence and opportunity. Further we excel in providing the best in services that support the welfare of our student-athletes, with a commitment to transformational leadership and the development of the whole person. We present a positive image, success and visibility of our college through a high level of performance in our athletic programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching

• Plan and organize practice sessions
• Evaluate individual and team performance
• Use of video technology to scout opponents as well as teach and provide player feedback
• Oversee and manage in-season, out-of-season, and summer strength program details
• Manage the selection of and train/develop team captains and other team leaders
• Conduct individual and team assessment meetings
• Advance the CSB Hockey program in a highly competitive Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Create a positive team environment with regard to open and respectful communication with players all associated athletic staff on daily program operations
• Identify, follow, and enforce CSB, MIAC, and NCAA rules and guidelines
• Successfully complete NCAA Division III requirements and testing
• Attend MIAC coaches meetings and assist in conference committees and assignments
• Engage in professional development

Recruiting

• Coordinate recruiting efforts with assistant coaches and CSB Admission staff
• Support institutional recruiting initiatives with national market and diversity
• Cultivating relationships with prospective student-athlete within NCAA recruiting guidelines
• Identify and recruit student-athletes who will be successful in a liberal arts environment
• Develop prospective recruits by networking with coaches and attending events
• Schedule campus visits working in conjunction with admissions staff
• Ability to use recruiting software systems
• Submit recruit lists in a timely manner and complete recruiting summary report

• Build and manage hockey budget
• Build season schedule considering MIAC and NCAA regulations, budget, and academic scheduling
• Coordinate logistics for all travel requirements
• Coordinate and schedule annual installation of hockey locker room and support areas at rented facility
• Hire and supervise stipend coaching staff, student managers and student employees
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, and warm-ups
• Schedule and coordinate off-campus sites for practices and contests
• Communicate with faculty regarding extra-curricular conflicts for academics and athletics policy
• Attend Athletic department staff meetings; attend Student
• Development meetings and events
• Complete designated reports as requested by the athletic director
• Work with Athletic Media Relations to maintain appropriate and accurate records, and update archives yearly
• Participate in community responsibilities that may include committee assignments and campus engagement
• Complete additional assignments as requested by the CSB Athletic Director, the Vice-President of Student Development and other college administrators

Public Relations and Fundraising

• Participate in and support department fundraisers
• Consider and development youth clinics in your sport
• Host family/alumnae events each academic year in communication with the Alumnae Relations office
• Participate and engage in community outreach
• Follow guidelines for Athletic Media Relations activities, assist with media publications as well as monitor accuracy of website
• Utilize in social media to promote the CSB Hockey program

• Recognize and understand gender in shaping positive and effective approaches to educating women
• Support student-athletes' academic and personal growth
• Support and promote student-athlete involvement in the
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
• Support and integrate CSB's commitment to Benedictine Values

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• A portion of the duties of this position will include but not limited to supporting the operations of the CSB Athletic
• Department including game management and associated office duties.
• Support and assist in the management of game day operations for fall and spring sports with regard to meeting officials, facility preparation, event ticketing, execute half time promotions and merchandise sales.
• Assist in staffing supervision hired to work events at Outdoor Fields complex.
• Support all fall and spring playoff & championship arrangements for MIAC and NCAA events.
• Provide office support during winter months to hire and train student event staff to include game day activities, security, ushering, etc.
• Implement game day promotions.