Position Announcement
COMMISSIONER
WESTERN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Position: The Commissioner of the Western Collegiate Hockey
Association is appointed annually. The appointment is recommended by
the Directors of Athletics, serving as a Committee of the whole, and
subsequently approved by the Faculty Representatives. The person
serves at the pleasure of the Association and has specific delegated
responsibilities and authority as defined in the Association's
Articles of Agreement and Code of Regulations; the Annual Meeting
minutes; Committee actions and the normal dictates of conducting the
business of a conference office.
Duties:
* Responsible for the conduct of all business of the Western
Collegiate Hockey Association.
* Responsible for supervision and production of all WCHA employees.
* Serves as the Association's primary liaison with other ice hockey
organizations such as: National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA); College Hockey Association (CHA); Ice Hockey Commissioner's
Association; NCAA Ice Hockey Championship Committee; NCAA Ice Hockey
Rules Committee; American Hockey Coaches Association; Hockey USA.
* Serves as the Association enforcement officer, and as such,
investigates any alleged violations of NCAA or WCHA rules and
regulations as may be directed by the Executive Committee.
* Serves as a member, ex-officio member, or advisor on all standing
Association Committees.
* Serves as the permanent Chair of the Association Tournament
Committee.
* Responsible to administer the budget of the WCHA.
* Coordinator of game scheduling and WCHA tournaments.
* Responsible for the marketing and promotion of the WCHA and to
maintain good working relationships with all segments of the media and
corporate sponsors.
* Responsible for interpretation of and implementation of NCAA
Compliance and Eligibility Regulations.
* Responsible for the supervision of WCHA Officials.
Qualifications: The WCHA is seeking candidates who possess leadership
ability and vision to represent the Association in a manner consistent
with the educational and competitive goals of the ten institutions,
the WCHA as an organization and the NCAA.
Baccalaureate degree (Master preferred). Hockey experience in
management and public relations with strong interpersonal,
communication and administrative skills; knowledge of ice hockey
organizations; three years successful college and/or conference
experience; knowledge of NCAA regulations; commitment to
intercollegiate athletics, academic excellence and integrity.
The WCHA: The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) is a ten
member association. Member institutions are: Alaska-Anchorage,
Colorado College, University of Denver, Michigan Tech University,
University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota-Duluth, University of
North Dakota, Northern Michigan University, St. Cloud State
University, and University of Wisconsin.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.
Applications and Nominations: Please send nominations or letter of
application with the names and phone numbers of three references
before March 15, 1994 to:
Bruce McLeod
Director of Athletics
Sports and Health Center
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN 55812
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association has strong commitments to
the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are
particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad
spectrum of people, including women, members of ethnic minorities, and
individuals with disabilities.
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One more important criteris, must be a hockey lister!
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Jack McDonald, Athletic Director
University of Denver
303-871-3399
fax 303-871-4950
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