Assistant Field Hockey Coach & Recruiter - Part-Time / Hourly

This position has been filled - Job#: 453398832

Job Summary

Overview

Assist the Head Coach in the planning, organization and administration of the field hockey program including recruiting.

Job Responsibilities

Adhere to all NCAA, conference, and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules

• Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with student-athletes
• Maintain positive constructive working relationships with student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the College community
• At all times promote the Field Hockey program in a positive way
• Recruiting (70%)
  • Frontrush software usage to submit and update recruit information
  • Corresponding via mailings, phone calls, text messaging and emails
  • Scheduling and setting up recruit visits
  • Attending off campus recruiting events
  • Working with admissions office to recruit student athletes

• Field Hockey Team Coaching & Education (20%)
  • Practice planning and coaching
  • Individual & small group coaching sessions
  • Oversee academic, moral, ethical and athletic development of the student-athletes - personal & team meetings
  • Game preparation team meetings
  • Game day meetings, coaching, post-game debrief
  • Team film sessions & meetings
  • Participation in community service events

• Field Hockey Team Administration (10%)
  • Help supervise team during away contests
  • Participate in fund-raising activities

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree is required. Intercollegiate playing experience desired. Collegiate coaching experience preferred

Competencies / Skills

Ability to demonstrate field hockey techniques and related skills, interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the college.

Supervision of Employees

None

Physical and Mental Demands

Maintain professional attitude and demeanor in difficult situations. Position must have ability to multi-task in a very busy environment. Must be able to work weekends, travel, drive rental vehicles and be away from home for extended periods of time. Extensive weekends and evenings required of the job.

Work Environment

Well lighted, well ventilated pleasant work area. Work with students and accompany team when traveling. Confidence to travel independently for recruiting at showcase, club tournaments and high school games.

Ability to work in various weather conditions (from extreme heat to freezing temps with precipitation) to support practice, games and attend recruiting events.

Equipment to be Used

Must be able to be proficient in word, excel, google docs and able to learn other sport related computer programs. Train and become proficient with the Frontrush Athletic software system for recruiting and managing student athletes. Equipment related to sport.

Work Hours

Schedule varies depending on if in-season or out-of-season. The ability to work nights and weekends required to support practices, games and recruiting events

EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher College to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees.

The College does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.