Associate Head Field Hockey Coach

Description

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Thomas College's Athletic Department invites applications for a NCAA Division III Associate Head Field Hockey Coach. This is a full-time, 12-month position who will report directly to the head field hockey coach.

In line with Thomas College Athletics mission, the Field Hockey program strives to achieve excellence both on and off the field. The Associate Head Coach will assist with all facets of the varsity field hockey program, including conditioning, practice sessions, games, recruiting, retention, budget management, equipment, public relations and other administrative duties.

The Associate Head Field Hockey Coach will organize, develop, and administer all aspects of an NCAA Division III sports team. Will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of student/athletes, with the ability to effectively evaluate athletic talent through on-site home visits and video. Will effectively evaluate academic talent to help ensure academic collegiate success. Monitor academic progress of matriculated student athletes and assist with accessing necessary support resources of all student athletes. Assist with all practice and game preparation including training and conditioning program for student athletes, scout opponents, and travel extensively with team. Assist with budget preparation, scheduling, travel arrangements, requisitioning equipment, fund raising, community service/promoting the program on and off campus and complying with all NCAA rules and regulations.

The qualified candidate will provide support with departmental administrative duties; duties within department based upon employee skillset and may change depending on the department's needs.

Must have a Bachelor's degree and previous playing and/or coaching experience. Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 403(b) matching plan, paid time off, and tuition remission.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.