Head Coach, Field Hockey

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

9d•$115,388 - $122,900

About The Position

Coach, direct and oversee all aspects of a NCAA Division I Field Hockey program in a manner that allows the program to compete nationally and in the Atlantic 10 and helps develop the student-athletes as people, students, and athletes.

Requirements

Required Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of five years of field hockey coaching experience.
Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Competed as a collegiate field hockey student-athlete and/or as a member of an international club field hockey team.
Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level.
Demonstrated ability to recruit at the international level.

Responsibilities

Teach, coach, mentor and inspire student athletes through graduation.
Identify and recruit student-athletes regionally, nationally, and internationally who are capable of competing at the NCAA Division I level and succeeding academically through graduation.
Determine individual and team strengths and develop strategies to maximize performance, including individual athlete skill development, team development, formation and implementation of a tactical strategy
Provide oversight of all administrative aspects of the program, including strategic management of the following: Adherence to the operating budget and all University and departmental financial regulations and practices; Achievement of the annual program fundraising goal; Creation of a nationally competitive schedule; Procurement and scheduling of adequate and safe facilities; Coordination of all regular season and postseason travel; Procurement, inventory and distribution of all equipment/apparel and supplies; Ensure satisfaction of all required compliance obligations; and Alumni relations and communication.
Establish and maintain a positive team culture that reflects the mission and values of the Saint Joseph’s Athletic Department; seek and respond to student-athlete and other feedback with a “continuous improvement” mindset.
Maintain an inclusive team culture in which all affiliated student-athletes and staff feel welcomed and comfortable being their authentic selves; engage in professional development that assists coaches and athletes in maintaining such culture.
Inform the student-athletes of expectations that focus on their own personal growth and accountability.
Foster an environment that helps student-athletes thrive and engage academically.
Hire, retain and develop outstanding assistant coaches.
Assign coaches roles and responsibilities with respect to traditional coaching and additional duties.
Engage in professional development to continue to hone coaching skills and strategies. Adopt new coaching techniques as appropriate.
Exhibit outstanding departmental citizenship; engage in departmental activities such as head coach meetings, town hall meetings, committee appointments, and informal socialization with peers and others.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of NCAA and A10 rules; adhere to such rules and self-report any violations promptly.
Ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken in practice, games and during team travel.