Seasonal Assistant Women's Hockey Coach - Augsburg University

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community.  In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Summary of Position 

Assists the Head Coach with the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on  both an individual and team basis

• Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.

• Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution 

• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s). 

Minimum Qualifications 

• At least three (3) years of playing/coaching experience required, recruiting experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Integrity and leadership skills.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.

• Ability to lead/teach and mentor others.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience, understanding.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.