Assistant Coach Redbird Hockey

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Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: Reporting to the Head Coach Redbird Hockey, the assistant coach will assist with the coaching and administrative duties for the Men's Hockey team, operating under U Sports operating bylaws, university policies and the philosophy and objectives of the varsity program and athletic unit. Objectives are to create an environment which fully develops the potential of all varsity student- athletes involved in the program. The assistant coach will also be responsible for certain administrative tasks, coordinate campus visits for potential recruits, as well as alumni relations. The assistant coach will provide the integration of McGill's values, standards, and goals with respect to student life and learning in conjunction with the values, standards, and goals of the team. Primary Responsibilities: Participate in the development and implementation of policies and new initiatives that support the strategic direction of the unit. Work with Head Coaches with varsity student athletes on sports specific teams. Liaise with sports leagues and associations, Quebec CEGEPs and with high schools, provincially, nationally and internationally. Organize the structure of training camps, clinics and create team building activities for the program. Implement practice plans. Review and monitor team and individual varsity student-athlete technical and strategic development. Monitor sports specific seasonal plans, including technical, tactical and the strategic components for the team. In collaboration with other professionals, assist in the development and implementation of fitness programs for varsity student-athletes that include aerobic, anaerobic, speed, power, and agility training. Administer fitness and skills tests on an individual and group basis. Work with the varsity student-athletes on mental preparation, including stress management, mental rehearsal and visualization techniques. Monitor and support the cognitive and emotional development and recovery/regeneration of varsity student-athletes. Monitor the academic progress of the varsity student-athletes. Implement administrative procedures and processes in support of the team goals and objectives. Compile statistics and produce reports for inclusion in University and external reports. Collaborate with the coaching team on the creation of non-conference and practice schedules, budget and team travel schedule. Participate in the organization of activities and events including coaching clinics/camps, practices, banquets, and award ceremonies. Work with University Advancement on implementing fundraising activities, community outreach and sponsorship programs. Attend meetings. Supervise AMUSE support staff and oversee the work of employees. Assist employees in their training. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Undergraduate degree with minimum Three (3) years' related experience. Hockey Canada HP1 certification required or can be in progress. Experience working with university and/or professional athletes is an asset. Excellent leadership skills and ability to recruit. Demonstrated ability to build and nurture relationships with varsity student-athletes. Experience interacting with a large team of students in a post-secondary institution or within a sport environment. Experience with MS Office programs. Bilingual English and French an asset. Selected candidate must successfully pass their criminal background check As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer: Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible) Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible) Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Competitive vacation policy Two (2) personal days Two (2) floating holidays Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day Paid time off over the December holiday period Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4 . For a definition of our langua