Assistant Coach/Instructor-Field Hockey

Position Title:

Assistant Coach/Instructor-Field Hockey

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach/Instructor will be responsible for designing skill development programs for student-athletes and overseeing all aspects of the NCAA Division I Field Hockey program. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach/Instructor will have the responsibility to act and function as the head coach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to)

• Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire student athletes up through graduation.

• Assist the Head Coach to identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division I level and who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.

• Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the head coach and teach student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport.

• Provide instruction in physical health, nutrition, and safety.

• Provide instruction in team concepts and sports etiquette.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The person who holds this position has been classified as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

• Assume the duties of the Head Coach in his or her absence.

• Oversee other Assistant Coaches and/or volunteer Assistant Coaches as assigned.

• Oversee graduate assistants and student managers as assigned.

• Develop and oversee off-season conditioning programs for the team. 

• Determine individual and team strengths and develop strategies to maximize performance.

• Scout opponents and develop scouting reports.

• Provide advice and counsel to the Head Coach in holding student-athletes accountable for infractions of rules, regulations, and policies.

• Work with the Head Coach and administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education/Training and Experience)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of coaching or playing at a collegiate, club, or professional level.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.           

• Demonstrated self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.

• Strong administrative skills, including the ability to prioritize organization and budget.

• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.

• Valid driver’s license and successful clearance of motor vehicle record check.

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University.

• Successful background check clearances to include a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check, and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.

Preferred

• Master’s degree.

• 3-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, club, or professional level.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Must have flexibility and be able to sustain long work hours, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

• Position requires frequent travel.

Pay Transparency:

The estimated pay range for this position is $ 39,000-$41,000 annually. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background. Click here to learn more about the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:  

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus).  If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

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