Head Coach, Women's Field Hockey
About The Position
Transylvania University invites applications for the full-time position of Head Women's Field Hockey Coach. Transylvania, founded in 1780, is the nation's 16th oldest institution of higher learning and is consistently ranked in national publications as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Transylvania is located blocks from downtown Lexington, KY, in central Kentucky. Transylvania is a proud member of NCAA Division III. Responsibilities include organizing and directing all aspects of a successful and competitive collegiate program. The recruitment of qualified student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their personal, athletic, and academic success are essential. Responsibilities also include supervision of assistant coach(s), recruiting, travel management, scheduling, player development, budget management, fundraising, rules compliance, and academic monitoring. This is a full-time, ten-month appointment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred)
- Minimum of three years of experience with evidence of a proven coaching record (successful high school or collegiate experience, including student-athlete recruitment and an understanding of NCAA rules and regulations is preferred)
- Effective communication/organizational skills
- Athletics philosophy compatible with a Division III liberal arts college with highly selective academic standards
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- Successful high school or collegiate experience, including student-athlete recruitment and an understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
Responsibilities
- Organizing and directing all aspects of a successful and competitive collegiate program
- Recruitment of qualified student-athletes
- Demonstrated commitment to student-athletes' personal, athletic, and academic success
- Supervision of assistant coach(s)
- Recruiting
- Travel management
- Scheduling
- Player development
- Budget management
- Fundraising
- Rules compliance
- Academic monitoring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
