Assistant Field Hockey Coach

The Assistant Field Hockey Coach will report to the Head Coach and provide coaching expertise, leadership, management and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA program resulting in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes. The successful candidate will place highest priority on academic integrity and a commitment to student-athlete growth and success.

Essential Coaching Responsibilities and Position Accountabilities :

• Provide leadership, organization, supervision for all practices and varsity contests in conjunction with head coach.
• Assist in organizing and implementing a successful recruiting program which attracts academically and athletically gifted prospects-with an unwavering commitment to retention, degree completion and academic success.
• Conduct all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the NCAA, conference, athletic department policy manual and the College.
• Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect among the athletic staff, coaches and student-athletes.
• Commitment to student-athlete safety, welfare, physical, and mental health.
• Manage team needs within parameters of annual budget; review all budget requests and projected fiscal needs.
• Schedule all team travel, practices and contests in accordance with college policies, conference scheduling guidelines and NCAA bylaws (under direction of head coach).
• Review student-athlete eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with College staff (Admission, Academic Resource Center, Student Affairs, etc.) and departmental staff to ensure an efficient and effective program.
• Maintain relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program and College.
• Attend and participate in athletic department meetings and rules education sessions.

Additional Administrative Responsibilities :

As this is a dual role position, the successful candidate will have other athletic department duties which will include providing support to the Strength & Conditioning program and a lead role regarding the oversight of the college's fitness center. This could entail, hiring, scheduling, managing student-employees, payroll, covering shifts, monitoring cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications :

Comprehensive understanding of multiple facets of NCAA athletics required. Bachelor's degree required. Excellence with interpersonal communications (written and oral) skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is necessary. Ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and mentoring skills and a strong desire to learn. Must maintain a high level of professionalism and be comfortable working in a flexible, team environment with a positive attitude and sense of humor. Unwavering commitment to academic integrity, inclusion, diversity, gender equity, student-athlete welfare and knowledge of NCAA and Title IX compliance.

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include :

Successful candidates will be able to assist the college in advancing its mission and strategic priorities, which includes institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.