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Assistant Coach, Field Hockey

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026

About the role

Posting Details

Posting Number S382 Classification Title N/A Working Title Assistant Coach, Field Hockey Department Athletics Coaches/Staff - MA Home Campus Mansfield City Mansfield State Pennsylvania Zip Code 16933 Bargaining Unit APSCUF-Coach Work Location Home Campus Position Type Coach Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-time Part-Time If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

.50

Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

Medical and prescription drug benefits.
Generous retirement plans, two options:
- Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
- State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
Paid time off.
Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time n/a End Time n/a Hours Per Week As needed Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies Salary Anticipated Start Date

July 2026

Anticipated End Date

July 2027

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

The Assistant Field Hockey Coach assists in the overall organization, and administration of Mansfield University’s NCAA Division II Field Hockey Program. Duties may include (but are not limited to): recruiting student athletes within the rules and philosophy of the NCAA, PSAC and Mansfield; evaluating player talent – both academically and athletically; emphasizing academic priorities to student athletes; helping to organize/conduct all practices; scouting and providing appropriate strategy for competitive (game) success; related administrative tasks; assisting with fundraising initiatives; and maintaining appropriate communication with students, other coaches, university staff, parents, and alumni.

Description of Duties

To help plan, direct and organize all aspects of pre-season, in-season and post-season training, practices and games at the direction of the Head Coach.
To help direct and be involved in the recruitment of student-athletes and to ensure that recruitment practices are consistent with all NCAA, PSAC and Mansfield regulations.
To plan and/or participate in fund-raising activities associated with the sport of Field Hockey, including camps and clinics.
To assume responsibility for appropriate administrative tasks such as equipment inventory, travel arrangements and game management.
Chart/report countable related athletic activities (CARA).
Work with NCAA Clearinghouse to track student-athlete’s eligibility.
Track recruiting with the Compliance Assistant Internet program.
To assume other duties as assigned by the Head Field Hockey Coach.

Decision Making

Must be adept at problem-solving; both in long-range situations and immediate “game-time” situations. Will refer all decisions to the Head Coach for implementation.

Fiscal Responsibility

Develops and monitors operating budget in cooperation with the Head Coach. Develops and administers NCAA Division II scholarship budget and monitors this with the Head Coach. Is responsible for helping the Head Coach with fundraising efforts and Alumni engagement activities. Stays within a budget for all recruiting trips and team related travel.

Supervisory Responsibility

Will provide some supervision to managers and student employees as well as student-athletes by adhering to position responsibilities and team rules.

Minimum Requirements Profile

Previous Field Hockey playing or coaching experience and possession of a valid driver’s licen