Assistant Women's Hockey Coach

The College is home to a state-of the art athletics complex which is among the best Division III facilities in the country. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, gymnasium, hockey arena, strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College opened a 70-plus acre gleaming new competition and recreation fields that are among the finest outdoor venues in Division III. Located in central Maine, the College has incredible access to other outdoor venues such as the Belgrade Lakes and Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, one of the premier ski destinations on the east coast.

The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant women’s hockey coach beginning September 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. The assistant coach’s responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III program.

The hiring rate for this position $4,351.24 per month.

Essential Functions

To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• On-site coaching in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices
• Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
• Plan and prepare for games
• Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising
• Monitor academic progress of athletes
• Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully
• Research academic and athletic credentials
• Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone calls, and one-on-one meetings.
• Organize and implement recruit visits.
• Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
• Serve as an effective role model for College age students
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the program
• Provide effective communication to the head coach
• Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members
• Assist with the coordination of team travel
• Position will have a secondary assignment within the department

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience
• Previous experience coaching and/or competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable
• Committed to the values of a liberal arts education
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing collegiate football
• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and to exercise sound judgement and discretion
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
• Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state
• Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of student athletes from varied backgrounds.

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to employee data, documents, issues, etc., and respect privacy needs of employees and past employees with regard to the same.
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required.
• There may be occurrences of employees, past employees, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the office space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged personal computer use which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential position functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focus quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasks as well.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds.

Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Pursuant to Maine law (26 MRSA § 620-A), candidates invited to interview are hereby notified that Colby College engages in employer surveillance. Employer-owned systems, network resources, email, and devices may be logged, accessed, reviewed, and monitored for administrative, compliance, and security purposes.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Please upload a cover letter and resume to your application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Organization

Working at Colby College

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 57 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 1,850 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.

Under the leadership of its new president, David A. Greene, Colby is building on this strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes plans for creating innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics.