Assistant Hockey Coach

We have a full-time opening for a Assistant Hockey Coach.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Routine Responsibilities:

• Communicates daily with the Hockey Club General Manager and Head Coach regarding hockey operation issues
• Recruiting, scouting (for K-Wings and opposition), player movement including but not limited to trades, waivers, IR, etc.
• Management and delegation of accountable personnel as deemed necessary (follow company policies and procedures where applicable)
• Motivation and discipline of all personnel he supervises; maintenance of records pertaining to same, goal setting, descipline, hiring, and terminations
• Knowledge, completion, and availability of all records and forms pertaining to personnel under your direction including player profile/background sheets, contracts, recruiting efforts, scouting reports, W4, I-9, expenses, insurance, medical forms, and subsequent rehabilitation
• Knowledge and adherence to ECHL Rules and Regulations including playing rules, roster guidelines, and salary cap requirements; monitor and execute player transactions on a timely basis
• Equipment inventory and ordering with Equipment manager
• Medical inventory and ordering with Athletic Trainer, while maintaining adequate supply on hand as needs dictate
• Player per diem and documentation
• Player travel documentation
• Travel itenerary including practice and lodging reservations to players and office personnel; coordinate home practice ice and visting teams practice ice with Ice Events Coordinator and/or Facility Events Manager of the facility
• Timely placement of player’s housing (minimize hotel stays in Kalamazoo), monthly inspections, and furniture inventory
• Organization and cleanliness of locker rooms
• Payment and documentation of player fines and bonuses
• Organization for training camp including reservations, invitations, rosters, and exhibition schedule

Special Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to communicate well, both written and orally
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with management, league officials, facility representatives, the media, fellow employees, and general public
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement on and off ice practices, game plans, and recruiting strategies
• Ability to generate new and creative ideas to motivate players and staff
• Ability to recognize potential problems and implement corrective actions
• Ability to prepare effective records
• Ability to work long, irregular hours
• Ability to motivate team