Assistant Coach, Women's Field Hockey

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

5d•$63,906 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Hockey Assistant Coach supports the head coach in the planning and operation of the Cornell Women’s field hockey program. This includes assisting with practice and games; preparation as assigned; evaluating performances and making recommendations to the head coach regarding individual participation in games. The Assistant Coach looks to identify, encourage, and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach. This is a 12-month per year, full-time position. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with up to 1 years field hockey experience (coaching or competitive collegiate playing) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven success and potential in coaching, recruiting, and in working with student-athletes
Highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and a relentless recruiter
A valid driver’s license is required to perform recruiting responsibilities
Knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of successful NCAA coaching experience
International coaching and/or playing experience
Proven track record of using SportsCode, Polar Team Pro, and the Apple EcoSystem
Level 2 Hockey Coaching Qualification

Responsibilities

Assisting with practice and games
Preparation as assigned
Evaluating performances and making recommendations to the head coach regarding individual participation in games
Identify, encourage, and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach