JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics is accepting applications for the full-time position of Director of Men’s Ice Hockey Operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include: assisting the Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach in a variety of team-related operational duties including coordinating all team travel arrangements; providing support for practice and game preparation including attending meetings relating to coaching activities which includes game analysis and review of game film; assisting with necessary data collection including preparation and tracking of performance statistics during competitions and practice sessions; monitoring the Men’s Ice Hockey budget; acting as liaison to various internal and external constituencies; and other program duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree; previous experience working in a Division I men’s ice hockey program; proven experience delivering effective verbal and written communications; familiarity with NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Sport Management; previous experience as a Director of Operations at the Division I men’s ice hockey program; Division I hockey playing experience; and possession of coaching and student-athlete development philosophies consistent with that of the Division of Athletics and its men’s ice hockey program.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
Salary is commensurate with experience.
This is a full-time, 11-month position. This position is subject to annual renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance and budget funding. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the American Association of University Professors UConn Chapter (AAUP).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498497 to upload a resume, letter of application, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 8, 2024.
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