Assist the head coach in effectively recruiting qualified and talented student-athletes from a global perspective. Provide a leadership role in contact and follow-up with all potential student-athletes. Cultivate a good rapport with high school coaches and area club organizations. Organize, plan and direct recruits on their campus visits. Possess an understanding of current NCAA recruiting rules and regulations. Monitor the eligibility of incoming first year student-athletes, while collaborating with the Athletic Department's compliance officer regarding status of these student-athletes.
Assist the head coach with strategic planning and implementation of team practice plans while providing a productive teaching environment for practice plans and implementation. Provide a leadership role in strength & conditioning coordination with department head strength & conditioning coach. Coaching responsibilities will also consist of: individual skill development, roster management and equipment coordination/setup for all teams.
Assist the head coach with meet preparations and coaching. Provide analysis and feedback to head coach before, during and after competition. Communicate with all coaches during meet regarding individual and team performance observations and suggestions.
Assist the head coach with individual player development and coordinate team development opportunities. Provide a leadership role in required team programming from the NCAA and RIT compliance offices.
Assist the head coach with advisement/mentorship of student-athletes in all aspects of their student-athlete experience at RIT. Serve as a positive role model for the student-athletes at all times. Maintain effective communication with team members and utilize effective motivational techniques. Attend professional development opportunities when available.
Department/College Description The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the relentless pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. We do so within the context of integrity and respect. Our exceptional staff strives to create an unrivaled experience that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes in order to prepare them for success beyond RIT and to be leaders in the global community.
The Center of Intercollegiate at RIT sponsors 22 NCAA Division III sports for men and women. The University also offers Division I programs in the sports of men's and women's ice hockey. RIT is a member of the NCAA, Liberty League, the Atlantic Hockey Association and College Hockey America.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree
1-2 years coaching experience (preferable at the college level)
Ability to effectively communicate, problem solve, react under pressure.
Ability to foster relations with internal staff and student-athletes.
Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately.
Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural groups.
Computer proficiency using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions,
How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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