Head Women’s Field Hockey Coach, NCAA

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division III level and who are capable of succeeding academically.
•   Develop season practice and game plans.
•   Ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken in practice, games and during team travel.
•   Discipline student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and policies.
•   Work with administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.
•   Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
•   Organize and administer the recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, NEWMAC, and the University policies and procedures; organize recruiting materials and identify potential prospects; develop recruiting strategy and maintain contact with recruits.
•   Develop a conditioning program along with practices.
•   Meet with players during the season and conduct post season interviews.
•   Maintain accurate record keeping and transparency within the program.
•   Knowledge NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
•   Perform other functions as assigned.
All positions at the University share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the  community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging.

Qualifications
•   Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred.
•   3-5 years of coaching experience, required.
•   Knowledge and passion for the sport of field hockey.
•   Possess valid driver’s license.
•   CPR, AED and First Aid certifications are required.
•   Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and communicate with student athletes.
•   Commitment and dedication to academic success
•   Strong organizational and developmental skills
•   Ability to work with a diverse population; prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace with the ability to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents on campus.
•   Ability to conduct practices and manage game strategy