Head Women's Field Hockey Coach

Job Title:

Head Women's Field Hockey Coach

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

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Job Title:

Head Women's Field Hockey Coach

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

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Salary:

Basic Function:

Provide leadership for the NCAA Division I intercollegiate women’s field hockey program. Administer and promote the program within the university’s mission. Assist in the development of Women’s Field Hockey as a Kent State varsity sport. Reports to Athletic Director or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provide leadership for the women’s field hockey team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athlete skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.

Oversee recruitment and retention of student-athletes.

Develop policies and procedures for student-athletes and coaches.

Administer program budget, analyze funding needs, and plan fundraising activities to subsidize athletic program.

Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes; counsel and advise student-athletes.

Perform marketing and public relations duties to promote the program.

Provide direct supervision of assistant coaches and other assigned staff.

Perform related duties as assigned, as permitted under NCAA and MAC rules and regulations.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field. Four years of progressively responsible coaching and/or playing experience in NCAA Division field hockey. Must be able to travel and to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Knowledge Of:

National Collegiate Athletics Association and Mid-American Conference rules and regulations

Skill In:

Public relations and/or marketing *

Training and/or instructing student-athletes *

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication *

Personal computer applications, including MS Office Suite

Ability To:

Recruit, retain, counsel, and advise student-athletes *

Provide leadership and direction

Manage a budget and raise funds *

Analyze situations and develop solutions

Travel and work nontraditional hours *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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