Assistant Field Hockey Coach
About The Position
Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Field Hockey Coach position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $41,000 - $43,000 . The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. The Assistant Field Hockey Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Field Hockey Program including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required. This is a non-benefitted position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid driver’s license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
- An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
- Successful completion of required reference and background checks
Responsibilities
- Coaching Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork
- Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
- Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
- Participate in scouting and recruitment of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes
- Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes’ application process
- Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
- Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
- Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program
