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Job Category:
Limited
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Coach
Job Summary:
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicates itself to the mission of providing athletic opportunities to a wide range of students in an environment in which all student-athletes can achieve their academic and competitive goals. The Division strives to provide equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and fosters the principles of sportsmanship, respect and fair play on the field of play. The Division sponsors teams in 23 sports competing under the regulatory guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big Ten Conference and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).
UW-Madison is located in the heart of Madison which is the state capital and the state's second largest city. Madison has a solid and long-standing national reputation as a vibrant and thriving city.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Athletic Director, assist the Head Coach of a Division I Men’s Hockey program in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations. Areas of responsibility include: scouting and recruiting of potential student-athletes, on-ice practice organization and instruction, analysis of game and practice video, game management, conditioning of athletes, public relations, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Wisconsin Athletics, Men's Hockey
Compensation:
The starting salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.
More Benefits information can be found here.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-3 years of successful coaching experience at the Tier 1 Junior or Division 1 Collegiate level
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop student-athletes’ skills to maximize performance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and administrators, faculty, staff and students
- Ability to develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions
- Ability to work well independently and in teams
- Ability to be flexible in accepting new responsibilities.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
How to Apply:
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Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Limited Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Kayla Weisensel at kw4@athletics.wisc.edu
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Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
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