Assistant Coach of Field Hockey

Join a nationally recognized Women’s Field Hockey program with a strong history of regional and national success! Williams College is seeking an ambitious, mission-driven Assistant Coach who is ready to contribute to a culture that champions both academic and athletic competitive excellence.

The Assistant Coach of Field Hockey is a 10-month, 40-hour per week position with a salary of $36,545, and comes with a full meal plan. This role is fully benefitted and also provides full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment.

Williams Field Hockey has consistently been regarded as one of the top Division III field hockey programs, with a tradition of success at the regional and national levels including 15 NCAA tournament appearances. Most recent success includes national semifinalist in 2022 and 2024 and second round appearances in 2023 and 2025. 

The team competes in the highly competitive NESCAC conference, which has elevated itself to one of the region’s and country’s toughest conferences in Division III.

Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. 

Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Coach in all areas, including:

• Student-athlete development
• Collaborating on and executing advanced practice design and game strategies with student athletes
• Practice design

Join a nationally recognized Women’s Field Hockey program with a strong history of regional and national success! Williams College is seeking an ambitious, mission-driven Assistant Coach who is ready to contribute to a culture that champions both academic and athletic competitive excellence.

The Assistant Coach of Field Hockey is a 10-month, 40-hour per week position with a salary of $36,545, and comes with a full meal plan. This role is fully benefitted and also provides full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment.

Williams Field Hockey has consistently been regarded as one of the top Division III field hockey programs, with a tradition of success at the regional and national levels including 15 NCAA tournament appearances. Most recent success includes national semifinalist in 2022 and 2024 and second round appearances in 2023 and 2025. 

The team competes in the highly competitive NESCAC conference, which has elevated itself to one of the region’s and country’s toughest conferences in Division III.

Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. 

Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Coach in all areas, including:

• Student-athlete development
• Collaborating on and executing advanced practice design and game strategies with student athletes
• Practice design
• Travel organization
• Team transportation and driving
• Budget
• Home game management
• Video and statistical analysis
• Support the head coach in recruiting efforts to identify and attract top talent
• Administrative office duties
• Other duties as assigned by head coach

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and collegiate competing and/or coaching experience required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively preferred
• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA and NESCAC rules
• The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to recruit, teach, and coach highly talented scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment 

- Valid driver's license is required

The comprehensive benefits package for the Assistant Coach for Women’s Field Hockey includes:

• Annual Salary: $36,545
• Year-Round Support: Fully benefitted, including health insurance coverage from day one and a full meal plan
• Educational Investment: Tuition remission available after 6 months of employment

To prepare for the season and academic year, the anticipated start date for this position is mid-July, 2026. 

Application review will begin May 20, 2026 , and will continue until the position is filled. 

For consideration, a cover letter is required. This will provide an opportunity for you to detail your collegiate playing and/or coaching experience. Please attach your cover letter as a separate document in your application.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

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