Job Title: Assistant Coach
Department: National Team Development Program, located in Plymouth, Mich.
Reports To: Head Coach
Basic Function: Assist in development and training of elite-level athletes within USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program.
This position is a two-year appointment, with availability immediately.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Coaching staff in providing instruction to athletes regarding the specific skills needed to play the sport and to support player personal development.
• Assist in planning, organizing and running effective, high-tempo practices.
• Contribute to system work, special teams and general skill development.
• Help schedule, plan and run team meetings and events.
• Conduct opponent pre-scouts, including system breakdown and player summaries.
• Video analysis of opponents and game breakdown.
• Coordinate all video equipment and game day set up.
• Assist in the coordination of team travel.
• Oversee athletes in various settings including locker room, weight room and classroom.
• Assist academic advisor in regulating school attendance, grades, and school policies.
• Assist with direction from coaching staff contact with billet families and curfew calls.
• Travel as required, including with teams and for player evaluation purposes.
• Approximately 55-60 game schedule season.
• Assist with planning and operation of NTDP annual hockey schools.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ Year of coaching experience is preferred.
• Playing experience at the junior, collegiate or professional level preferred.
• Ability to work with varied constituency, including USA Hockey staff and volunteers.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with video editing equipment and software, preferably XOS systems.
Salary: This position is a two-year appointment. USA Hockey benefits are included.
Availability: Immediate
Application Procedure: To apply, submit a letter of application, current resume and list of three references to (no phone calls, please):
Human Resources Director:
USA Hockey is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.