Head Field Hockey Coach

• 300 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC, USA
• 52500 per year
• Salary
• Full Time

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Head Field Hockey Coach

• 300 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC, USA
• 52500 per year
• Salary
• Full Time
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POSITION TITLE

Head Field Hockey Coach

DEPARTMENT

Athletics

REPORTS TO

VP, Athletics

FLSA STATUS

JOB SUMMARY: To provide leadership, supervision and organization of the field hockey program and carry out the objectives of the athletic program. To successfully recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified students, no less than 22.

Core assignments for the position during a one-year cycle include:

General Responsibilities

• Ability to relate, in a positive fashion, with parents, students, faculty, staff, fellow coaches, and the public

• Willingness to put significant time and effort into the performance of one's duties and responsibilities

• • Possessing organizational time-management, supervisory, and budgetary skills

• Ability to be visible, to accomplish tasks and reach one's objectives on a timely basis, at an acceptable level and within the available tools (time, money, facilities, supplies, staff)

• The ability to maintain confidentiality in all professional and personal matters is essential

• Capacity for independent thought, initiative, leadership

• Ability to see with vision the needs and the priorities of the entire institution and the department and not be concerned only with one's own program

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and skills as an academician as well as practitioner of the art and techniques of coaching

• Willingness to put the needs of the students first and foremost ahead of the personal needs of the coaching professional

• Possessing a positive personal appearance, assuming a position of a positive role model

• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal

Year-Round Responsibilities

• Support institutional and athletic policy

• Stay within allotted budget

• Recruit academically-athletically talented students

• Be active in professional organizations and activities

• Inventory, selection, care and maintenance of equipment

• Assist the VP of Athletics as needed

• Keep abreast of rule changes

• Formulate objectives for the coming season

Seasonal Responsibilities

• Review policy of accident/injury/sickness and insurance with athletic trainer

• Assist compliance officer in completing eligibility lists and other reports

• Arrange for a systematic issuance of school equipment

• Make sure all athletes have had physicals by working with athletic trainer

• Clarify to athlete the letter award policy

• Clarify to athletes the eligibility rules

• Ensure proper care of equipment

• Fundraise within the program

• Develop and organize camps and clinics

• Work with athletics staff in facility scheduling

• In-Season responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities

• Assume supervisory control over all phases of team

• Organize the schedule practice sessions with the idea of developing the athlete's greatest potential

• Apply discipline in a firm but positive manner

• Emphasize safety precautions and use acceptable training and injury procedure

• Conduct oneself and teams in an ethical manner during practice and games

• Report outcomes of contests to media by working with the sports information director

• Instruct players on rules and rule changes

• Provide to VP of Athletics for file purposes a copy of all general bulletins to athletes

• File a discipline report with director of athletics when applicable, i.e., incident reports, sportsmanship report, ejection reports

• Accompany and direct teams in all intercollegiate activities

End-of-Season Responsibilities

• Arrange for a systematic return of all school equipment and hold athletes responsible for all equipment not returned

• Arrange for the cleaning, storing, and inventory of all equipment

• Recommend student-athletes who have fulfilled requirements for athletic awards

• Recommend additions/improvements for the care and maintenance of facilities

• Recommend personnel additions needed, i.e., assistant coaches, volunteer coaches

• Submit recommendations for schedule for next year in a timely manner as suggested by VP of athletics and faculty athletic committee

• Select equipment and make recommendations for purchases

• Prepare a budget in conjunction with VP of Athletics

• Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments

• Evaluate past season

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Competitive with strong leadership capability and has the ability to motivate and persuade others in a positive direction. Well organized, works efficiently and is successful with time management. Has excellent communications and public relations abilities.

Education/certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Master's degree is preferred. CPR/First Aid/AED certification is required.

Experience required: Minimum of 5 years experience as a head coach and/or assistant coach in an intercollegiate field hockey program is preferred. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is required.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to https://coker.isolvedhire.com/pages/J... Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the "Best Colleges" in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.

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