Field Hockey Assistant Coach

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Head Field Hockey Coach, the Assistant Coach helps develop a competitive Division I Field Hockey program. The main responsibility of the Assistant Coach is to instruct student-athletes in field hockey. Additionally, the Assistant Coach is responsible for evaluating and recruiting qualified student-athletes to Temple University, ensuring that their athletic skills improve the program's competitiveness while their academic credentials show their potential for a meaningful academic experience and successful graduation from Temple University.

The Assistant Field Hockey Coach supports the Head Coach by demonstrating leadership and integrity within the framework set by the Head Coach. This role includes, but is not limited to, developing, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, and managing activities related to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and booster clubs. It is expected that the Assistant Field Hockey Coach conducts themselves in a way that reflects positively on the University, the Department, and the sport, both on and off the field. Additionally, the Assistant Field Hockey Coach should have knowledge of and follow NCAA regulations that govern their sport, along with NCAA and conference policies on recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, or physical education.
• At least two (2) years of previous Field Hockey experience as a collegiate coach and/or collegiate student-athlete.
• Experience administering Division I NCAA rules.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, purchasing, and caring for equipment.
• Ability to implement policies and guidelines for all Field Hockey personnel and student-athletes.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work a highly variable schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• Cash Handling
• DMV Check

Nice To Haves

• NCAA Division I experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and allocating a budget.
• Demonstrated experience fundraising towards the achievement of program goals.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes in field hockey.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes to Temple University.
• Demonstrate leadership and integrity within the framework set by the Head Coach.
• Develop, plan, organize, motivate, communicate, and manage activities related to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and booster clubs.
• Follow NCAA regulations that govern their sport, along with NCAA and conference policies on recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees