A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
The Assistant Coach of Women's Field Hockey will assist the Head Coach and Associate Coach with the daily operations, development, and support of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I Field Hockey program. Responsibilities include assisting with student-athlete coaching and development, on-campus recruiting coordination, opponent scouting, and team travel logistics. The Assistant Coach will maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, and the university community, while ensuring strict compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.
Physical Demands:
The scope of the position requires evening and weekend (Non-standard work hours). Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Preferences:
Coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
Licenses/ Certifications:
NA Additional Job Details Required Application Materials:
Cover letter, Resume, and References (3)
Best Consideration Date:
July 28, 2026
Posting Close Date:
NA Open Until Filled:
Yes Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website . Department PRES-ICA-Women's Sports Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $50,300 - $55,500 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link . Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O•Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.
