What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Hockey Head Coach position at William Paterson University?
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Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the head field hockey coach is a 10-month full-time position responsible for all phases of leading a competitive Division III field hockey program.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Develops, organizes, and administers a competitive Division III intercollegiate field hockey program.
- Cultivates student-athletes’ skill and strategy related to sport.
- Executes practice organization and implementation and develops game strategy.
- Coordinates game schedule and travel arrangements.
- Recruits student-athletes within guidelines of William Paterson University and the NCAA.
- Works collaboratively with the Office of Admissions.
- Monitors the academic progress of student-athletes and develops and implements strategy for retention.
- Assists with development of team budget and abide by same.
- Orders practice and game equipment.
- Develops working relationships with athletic administration and support staff in the overall management of the field hockey program.
- Recommends the hiring of assistant coaches and supervises same.
- Attends meetings, open house, and workshops as required.
- Adheres to all university, NCAA and NJAC policies and procedures and educates student-athletes about the same.
- Conducts fundraising and community service activities.
- Devises and distributes communication with field hockey alumni.
- Provides site supervision at home athletic contests and administrative assistance in the areas of academics, marketing, and compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
- Three (3) or more years of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or club level
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and coach student-athletes
- Proven track record applying and instructing sport specific skills, techniques, and strategies
- Successful completion of the NCAA Division III rules test
- Certification in CPR/AED
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and virtual communication (email, Teams, Zoom)
Preferred
- Master’s degree
- Collegiate level field hockey coaching experience
- Head coaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to recruit qualified student-athletes at the collegiate level
Personal Attributes and Traits:
- Ability to communication effectively in both oral and written format
- Proven commitment to help others recognize and expand their talents and potential
- Capable of influencing others to actively contribute to group goals.
- Dedication to systems and processes by understanding and leveraging knowledge, language, authority structures and work within a given context to establish and honor norms, rules, policies, and procedures
- Track record of commitment to self- assessment, self-improvement, self-management, and self-direction
Invitation to apply
Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter
Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration.
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