Head Coach-Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title

Head Field Hockey Coach

Position Summary

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is looking for a Head Field Hockey Coach to direct, plan and manage all responsibilities of a successful Big Ten Conference Field Hockey program to achieve the highest levels of play and competition. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, plan and manage all responsibilities of a successful Big Ten Conference Field Hockey program to achieve the highest levels of play and competition
• Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Assistant Coaches/Associate Head Coaches
• Oversight of the recruiting process, including the identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of top prospective student-athletes that can be successful in the classroom, in competition and in the community
• Establish and support a program culture to successfully foster athletic, academic, and social growth for student-athletes and staff
• Develop and motivate student-athletes for them to attain success in all phases of their academic and intercollegiate athletic experience
• Manage the operational budget while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and support of cost containment initiatives
• Collaborate with development office as requested
• Work collaboratively with all department units, university personnel, conference personnel, NCAA personnel and sport specific organizations as an ambassador for MSU
• Uphold integrity and honor to ensure the field hockey program is a point of pride for the athletic department, institution, and conference by being compliant with institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations

Working/Functional Title

Head Field Hockey Coach

Position Summary

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is looking for a Head Field Hockey Coach to direct, plan and manage all responsibilities of a successful Big Ten Conference Field Hockey program to achieve the highest levels of play and competition. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, plan and manage all responsibilities of a successful Big Ten Conference Field Hockey program to achieve the highest levels of play and competition
• Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Assistant Coaches/Associate Head Coaches
• Oversight of the recruiting process, including the identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of top prospective student-athletes that can be successful in the classroom, in competition and in the community
• Establish and support a program culture to successfully foster athletic, academic, and social growth for student-athletes and staff
• Develop and motivate student-athletes for them to attain success in all phases of their academic and intercollegiate athletic experience
• Manage the operational budget while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and support of cost containment initiatives
• Collaborate with development office as requested
• Work collaboratively with all department units, university personnel, conference personnel, NCAA personnel and sport specific organizations as an ambassador for MSU
• Uphold integrity and honor to ensure the field hockey program is a point of pride for the athletic department, institution, and conference by being compliant with institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations
• Provide leadership in support of the mission and core values of MSU Athletics and University
• Other duties as assigned 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors

Desired Degree

Masters

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three years of coaching experience with successful recruiting, coaching, and teaching of talented student-athletes in field hockey.
• A demonstrated commitment to adhering to all the policies, rules, and regulations of MSU, the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
• Successful intercollegiate head coaching (or other high level) experience at the Division I level in field hockey preferred.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover letter

Review of Applications Begins On

01/21/2026

Website

www.msuspartans.com

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

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