Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Job Description:
Campus Title: Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Department: Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: Contract
Job Type: Part-Time
Timeframe: Academic Calendar
Shift: TBD
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Head Field Hockey Coach
Supervision Exercised: Members of the Westfield State Field Hockey team and team managers.
Salary: $4,000.00 Stipend
General Statement of Duties:
Westfield State University has an immediate opening for an assistant part-time women's Field Hockey Coach. Experience in collegiate or high school coaching is preferred, as well as an understanding of a competitive NCAA Division III program. The assistant coach will provide administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Coach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:

• Assist with coordinating and performing coaching duties including traditional and non-traditional practices, game preparation, coaching of all student athletes.
• Assist with the development of team strategy and analyze performance of student athletes.
• Assist with scouting, recruiting and retention of student-athletes as directed by the head coach.
• Assist in management of team travel and meal coordination.
• All departmental, Conference and NCAA regulations will be followed.
• Assist in fundraising efforts.
• Assistants may be required to drive a van on occasion.
• Full committed during season and non-traditional season.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• All assistant coaches are required to be CPR/AED certified and certification opportunities exist annually within the department.

Requirements:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Possess and maintain CPR/1st Aid/AED certification.
• Valid Driver's license
• High level of competency in women's Field Hockey skill instruction.
• An understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes and staff.

Preferred Qualification:

• Three to four years of experience as a collegiate Field Hockey player.
• One to three years of experience coaching at the high school or college level.

Additional Information:
Disability Accommodations
Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.
Background Check
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.
Application Instructions:
An on-line application is required. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references *
• Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree

* Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application.
Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected.
NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.