Director of Student-Athlete Experience/Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach

Specific responsibilities:

• Instruct and work with student athletes to prepare them for competition. Help athletes enhance athletic performance individually or as a team unit. Understand the rules, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Teach student-athletes how to use sports equipment efficiently and safely.  Organize and conduct practice sessions throughout the day as needed.

• Provide oversight for student-athlete development including student-athlete advisory committee and student-athlete programming. Collaborate with campus and external partners to develop programming that supports the whole person development of St. Norbert College student-athletes while also meeting NCAA and campus policies. Serve as the department lead for Title IX. 

• Manage the recruiting process for the women’s ice hockey program from initial prospect contact through enrollment, and oversee the operation and administration of scouting and game management software systems.

• Provide event management at home athletic contests as SNC athletic administrator. 

• Collaborate with the Assistant Athletic Director on NCAA compliance, monitor student-athlete academic progress, and support Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised Over: 

• 10-15 students

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Administration or a related field.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• 1-3 years of successful coaching experience.

• 1-3 years of related administrative experience in sport management and student-athlete development.  

• Experience in supervising and leading the growth of staff.

• Strong ability to recruit student-athletes in the context of NCAA Division III philosophy.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle conflict and resolve customer service issues professionally.

• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to plan, organize, and successfully execute events, programs, and projects.

• Ability to effectively present information to small groups.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Workday, and other computer applications, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies as needed.

• Ability to maintain focus and concentration in a busy or noisy environment and serve as a positive example to others.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Benefits package:

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver.

Application instructions:
This position will be posted for a minimum of five business days, and applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.  As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.  

At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  

We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually engaged community (https://www.snc.edu/mission/gettingtoknow.html). 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.