Operations Administrator- Club Ice Hockey

Position Summary 

The Operations Administrator-Club Ice Hockey assists the Recreational Services Assistant Director and Head Coach for Club Ice Hockey in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including, recruiting, contest scheduling, supervising sports personnel, coordinating travel itineraries, budget management, coordinating logistics including team meals, buses/rental vehicles and ensuring program compliance with FLC Club policies, Conference, and College rules and regulations.   

Minimum Qualifications 

• High diploma or GED  
• Valid United States Driver’s LicenseValid United States Driver’s License  
• Meet and sustain a satisfactory driving record that meets and the underwriting requirements of the College insurance company  

• Familiarity with the Internet, Word and Excel.   
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience in hockey operations at any level  
• Knowledge of ACHA rules and regulations with demonstrated exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to ACHA and FLC Club rules and regulations.   

• Good organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills  
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university   
• Demonstrated leadership; good interpersonal skills; people-oriented personality; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to function independently and as a member of a team; commitment to promoting and providing quality customer service; and flexible as this position requires some erratic hours in addition to regularly scheduled work shifts.  

Major Responsibilities 

• Manage all administrative aspects of the program including team travel, scheduling of games and coordination of practice times with ice hockey facility and the ice hockey team  

• Actively recruit qualified student athletes that meet academic standards and profile of the college; Identify potential student athletes through off campus recruitment and coordination of on campus visits   
• Handling the programs daily ice hockey operations, coordinating its travel itineraries, and overseeing the team’s student managers, on-campus recruiting, monitoring the academic progress of student athletes   
• Providing game day management; confirming officials, scorekeepers, clock timers, and assisting FLC Club Sports staff with ticketing and crowd control  
• Assisting with designing graphics and content of recruiting materials, managing the Ice Hockey operating budget, contest scheduling and monitoring study tables  
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to Conference, College and the Department of Recreational Services expectations    

• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes   
• Exhibiting supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuing sport program goals established by the Recreational Services Assistant Director and Head Coach  
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities  
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.  
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.  

• Perform other duties as assigned  

Work Conditions 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Moderate to loud noise.  

• Ability to work in a cold area.  
• Ability to stand extended period of time.  

Compensation  

Salary is  $5,000 

 
Application Process 
A complete application packet includes: 

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position 

• Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion.  “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?” 

• Resume 
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references 

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to: 

Club-Search@fortlewis.edu 

Application materials received by October 3, 2021, will receive full consideration. 

Position will remain open until filled. 

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts,  

and pass a background check. 

The College and the Community  

Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. 

Equal Opportunity   

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.  

To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.  

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?  

Office of the Title 9 Coordinator  

Molly Wieser  

230 Skyhawk Station  

1000 Rim Drive  

Durango, Colorado 81301  

(970) 247-7241 wieser_m@fortlewis.edu  

Other discrimination questions?   

Office of the Equal Opportunity Coordinator  

David Pirrone  

192 Education Business Hall  

1000 Rim Drive  

Durango, Colorado 81301  

(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu  

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request. 

  * Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.  

ADAA Accommodations  

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.