Head Coach for Field Hockey

REGIS COLLEGE•Weston, MA

12d•$50,000 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach for Field Hockey is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Field Hockey program at Regis College. This includes coaching, recruiting, budget management, administration, scheduling, team travel, practice sessions, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, community service, student support, and compliance with NCAA, conference, and college regulations. Additionally, secondary responsibilities may be assigned based on aptitude, such as Athletics Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, Athletics Equipment Coordinator, Athletics Business Support, Athletics Facility Management, Athletics Alumni Liaison, or Athletics Admissions Liaison.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Collegiate field hockey playing and coaching experience preferred.
Ability to maintain ethical and professional boundaries with students and student-athletes.
Ability to positively interact with a diverse population and uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
Strong organizational skills required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, computer literacy, and strong interpersonal skills to work with various college constituencies.
The ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule.
The ability to work well as a team member or independently.
Excellence in prioritizing multiple tasks with attention to detail, problem solving, and follow-through to consistently meet expectations and deadlines.
Strong management skills and mentoring ability for interns and assistants.
Appropriate certifications in First Aid/CPR and AED are required within an appropriate time of hire and must be completed (per NCAA regulations) before the beginning of the competitive season.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a program of athlete recruitment commensurate with the aims and goals of Regis College and appropriate for a member of the NCAA, Division III to support a full and vibrant field hockey roster.
Plan and coordinate practice and game plans for intercollegiate competition.
Determine policies and procedures for team selection and athlete participation.
Make recommendations about game schedules and budget for the team.
Track the academic progress of field hockey student-athletes and provide appropriate advice and assistance to help ensure the successful completion of each player’s stated program of study.
Manage inventory tracking and storage of all team uniforms and equipment.
Effectively manage team budget ensuring balanced expenditures for equipment, travel, recruiting and other team related operating expenses.
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program to raise funds necessary to offset expenses associated with non-budgeted expenses.
Organize community service projects for field hockey players to complete per the mission of the NCAA, the Regis Athletic Department, and Regis College.
Evaluate game officials as required.
Evidence a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing soccer competition at the collegiate level and adhere to the rules and standards established by Regis College, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA (Division III).
Participate in Athletic Department staff meetings, trainings, functions and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches/graduate intern and all support staff for the field hockey team.
Complete other duties as assigned.