Head Coach - Field Hockey

Job Title: Field Hockey Head Coach                   

Department:  Athletics    

Supervisor: Director of Athletics    

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Schedule: Regular, 12 mo., FT

Job Summary: 

The Head Coach is responsible to coach, direct, recruit, and administer the EMU Field Hockey program and assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence and to the philosophy and goals of Eastern Mennonite University.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organize, develop and administer all phases of a competitive collegiate Field Hockey program.

Job Title: Field Hockey Head Coach                   

Department:  Athletics    

Supervisor: Director of Athletics    

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Schedule: Regular, 12 mo., FT

Job Summary: 

The Head Coach is responsible to coach, direct, recruit, and administer the EMU Field Hockey program and assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence and to the philosophy and goals of Eastern Mennonite University.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organize, develop and administer all phases of a competitive collegiate Field Hockey program.

• Build a successful, respected program, a department & campus community contributor, and adhere to the policies and guidelines of EMU’s Athletics Department, NCAA, ODAC, & CVC. 

• Utilize current educational pedagogy that maximizes holistic student athlete development.

• Foster positive working relationships with Athletic Department colleagues including support staff (Athletic Training, Athletics Communications, Administrative Assistants, Assistant Coaches) by meeting deadlines, timely communication, attending required staff & campus meetings, and actively working toward departmental and campus goals. 

• Prioritize academic success  for student-athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship both on and off the playing field, including monitoring and documentation of academic status, class attendance, player campus community engagement (required convocation points), and student conduct.

• Perform additional athletic department duties as assigned, up to 25% of annual load.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the applicable team sport.

• Thorough understanding of the rules and regulations associated with student athletes and coaches in the sport.

• Thorough understanding of the rules and regulations associated with the NCAA Division III.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and managerial skills.

• Ability to appropriately communicate with athletes, coaching staff, administrators, and other campus colleagues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Google Drive and associated platforms. 

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or higher preferred.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 3 years of collegiate coaching with recruiting preferred.  

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred at time of application, and required as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance, including prolonged periods standing and moving during practices, games, meets, matches, and other competitions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.  The employee must be able to watch and analyze video of opposing teams. The employee must occasionally travel to meetings and conferences off campus, which may include some overnight travel. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• In conjunction with the athletic director, assigns and promotes assistant coaches based on experience and performance.

• Coordinates the work of assistant coaches.

• Manages the work of work-study students as needed.