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Head Field Hockey Coach

Alfred, NY, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Feb 2026

💰 $53,850/yr($50,918/yr – $53,850/yr)

About the role

The Alfred University Head Field Hockey Coach is responsible for the development, organization and management of the first Saxon intercollegiate field hockey program. Competition will begin in the fall of 2025. A new synthetic turf field at the Saxon Hill Sports Complex will provide the AU Field Hockey program with an outstanding practice and competition facility beginning in the Fall of 2026.

This position includes teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; monitoring and supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting; civic engagement; planning and managing budgets and schedules; fundraising; and developing positive alumnae and parent relations.

Salary: $50,918-$53,850 Annually

Essential Functions:

Teaching and Coaching:
- Maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment
- Provide a teaching and learning environment that is nurturing, intellectual and supportive of individual differences
- Develop strategies and techniques for all phases of the sport to best prepare the team for competitive situations
- Prepare, implement and evaluate practice and competition plans that are effective for the sport and congruent with team/individual ability
- Develop and employ a team philosophy that is supportive of the educational mission of the university and the athletic department
- Direct student-athletes and support staff to conduct themselves in such ways that bring credit to the team and Alfred University
Advising:
- Develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes
- Set high standards of ethical and moral conduct
- Reinforce academic success as a priority
- Monitor academic progress through communication with the Associate Director of Athletics
- Encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with their advisor, faculty, dean, and other areas of academic support
- Monitor eligibility of student-athletes
Recruiting:
- Articulate and implement a recruiting plan consistent with Alfred University’s mission
- Cultivate a recruiting network
- Maintain the department’s recruiting contact management system
- Recruit student-athletes that coincide with the academic profile of Alfred University students
- Maintain open communication with other Alfred University coaches regarding shared prospects
- Be knowledgeable about admissions and financial aid processes
- Meet recruiting goals:
Professional Development:
- Maintain active membership in professional sport organizations
- Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities related to the sport
- Participate in department professional development seminars
Civic Engagement:
- Promote the sport in area communities
- Establish and maintain a positive relationship with interested segments of the community (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Serve on department operational team (e.g., game management, academic
Comply with institutional and departmental policies
Be knowledgeable of and comply with all NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations
Work collaboratively with department staff
Develop a competitive NCAA Division III schedule
Establish a sport budget in collaboration with the Associate Vice President for Student Experience, Athletics, & Recreation and effectively manage the budget within the allocation
Responsibly manage equipment, uniforms and facilities
Work collaboratively with Advancement staff to plan and implement sport fundraising activities
Maintain appropriate coach-athlete relationships