Assistant Field Hockey Coach

This position is responsible to the head coach for providing coaching expertise and leadership of the intercollegiate Field Hockey program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes.

Position Profile:

Develops and maintains competitive intercollegiate sport programs. Directs all aspects of sport staff in recruiting, practice and game competitions. Responsible for the recruitment/hiring, goal setting, coaching and performance review of all sport staff. Instructs and teaches student-athletes in fundamentals of sport technique and strategy. Plans and executes practice and competition plans including the evaluation of opponents. Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes.

Level Summary:

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving:

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance. Independence of Action Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration:

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-2 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.