Job Title:  Associate Coach, Men's Ice Hockey

Department: Hockey, Men

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College (“CC”) is a private, four-year, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,100 undergraduate students and a small Master of Arts in teaching program. It is located on a 99-acre campus adjacent to downtown, ‘Olympic City’, Colorado Springs. The campus sits on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak. The college operates an innovative curricular approach, known as the Block Plan, which entails students taking one course at a time for three and a half weeks, with the academic year divided into eight “blocks.” The Colorado College Department of Athletics sponsors 17 varsity programs. Fifteen programs compete at the NCAA Division III level and two at the Division I level. Division III programs are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), except for Men’s Lacrosse (independent) and Women’s Lacrosse (WIAC affiliate). Division I Men’s Hockey is a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and Division I Women’s Soccer competes as an affiliate member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC).

Job Summary

Work side by side with the Head Hockey Coach in all aspects of operating a highly competitive Division I program including, but not limited to recruiting qualified student-athletes, organization and design of practice and competition, scheduling, travel arrangements, budget management, supervision of academic progress, alumni development, fundraising and any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the mentoring of student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; be a present leader through actions and ability to connect with our student-athletes.
• Responsible for the development of specific position group. Formulate development plan and drills for specific position group as well as overall team play strategy.
• Assist with opponent scout and team preparation, including written and video scouting reports, highlighting tendencies, strengths, and opportunities each opponent presents. 
• Ability to present to groups including but not limited to our team, youth teams, alumni groups, prospective student-athletes, and their families.
• Assist in coordinating the administrative needs of the program and community with divisional and campus leadership on requested information.
• Respond effectively to concerns expressed by student-athletes about athletic and nonathletic issues.
• Intimate knowledge of XOS video editing software for player, staff, and team development.
• Maintain strict adherence to Colorado College, NCHC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with Head Coach, formulating ideas and solutions in areas of alumni engagement and fundraising. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of campus and community outreach initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required plus a minimum of 10 years of combined experience playing and/or coaching men's ice hockey at an elite level.

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit: May 6, 2025
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Required documents include a cover letter, resume and three professional references. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Kristofer Mayotte, Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach with questions: kmayotte@coloradocollege.edu

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $99,774 - 124,717 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants.

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Benefit Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html