PT Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Ohio Wesleyan University • Delaware, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio Wesleyan University, a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus, is seeking candidates for the position of a Part-Time Assistant Field Hockey Coach. This is a part-time, non-benefitted position. The Assistant Field Hockey Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all phases of the field hockey program. The Assistant Coach will provide support to the head coach focused in the areas of on-field coaching, game planning, and player development. It is also expected that the Assistant Coach embrace the department mission of supporting the academic mission of the university, developing student-athletes as contributors to the greater community, creating opportunities for competitive success, and leading student-athletes to understand what it is like to be part of something greater than oneself.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous successful coaching experience
• Familiarity in recruiting collegiate student-athletes
• Articulated commitment to the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior and to adhering to all rules and regulations of Ohio Wesleyan University, the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA
• Effective written communication skills
• Student-centered focus
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Ability to articulate the role that athletics plays in a rigorous academic collegiate setting and the importance of academic endeavors of student athletes
• Successful coaching experience at the college or university level
• Successful recruiting experience at the college or university level, with ability to identify and attract outstanding students and players
• Experience exhibiting the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior and adhering to all rules and regulations of Ohio Wesleyan University, the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to actively foster a respectful, positive environment that welcomes all persons
• An appreciation for and willingness to engage with the mission and aims of OWU

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Coach in all phases of the field hockey program.
• Providing support to the head coach focused in the areas of on-field coaching, game planning, and player development.
• Embracing the department mission of supporting the academic mission of the university, developing student-athletes as contributors to the greater community, creating opportunities for competitive success, and leading student-athletes to understand what it is like to be part of something greater than oneself.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level