Head Coach Field Hockey

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking a Head Coach for the Field Hockey program. The University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong commitment to NCAA Division I-A athletics, integrity, compliance, character, and the academic and athletic experience of the student-athlete. Responsible for maintaining and strengthening a nationally competitive Field Hockey program by presenting a clear vision and strategy to compete for B1G and NCAA Championships. Candidate must recruit on a national level and engage in the personal, academic and athletic development of student-athletes and is responsible for the program’s strict compliance with University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA regulations. Requires at least six years of Division I coaching. Coaching experience at the collegiate level is required. Commitment to comply fully with the mission statements of the University and Department, including Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics vision to prepare students for a lifetime of impact. Proven organizational, evaluation, administrative, and communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work well under pressure; and knowledge of NCAA regulations are required.

Requirements

• At least six years of Division I coaching.
• Coaching experience at the collegiate level is required.
• Commitment to comply fully with the mission statements of the University and Department, including Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics vision to prepare students for a lifetime of impact.
• Proven organizational, evaluation, administrative, and communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations
• Bachelor's Degree
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Successful completion of a credit history check
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and strengthening a nationally competitive Field Hockey program by presenting a clear vision and strategy to compete for B1G and NCAA Championships.
• Recruiting on a national level and engage in the personal, academic and athletic development of student-athletes
• Responsible for the program’s strict compliance with University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA regulations.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees