Women's Field Hockey FT Assistant

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Women’s Field Hockey FT Assistant
This position is: OPEN

Job Number: 887 Posted: 12/04/23 Revised: Location: St. Davids -- Posting Type: Staff

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Women’s Field Hockey FT Assistant
This position is: OPEN

Job Number: 887 Posted: 12/04/23 Revised: Location: St. Davids -- Posting Type: Staff

Position Summary

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The Women’s Field Hockey Assistant will assist with all aspects of the program, especially in
goalkeeping, and support the Head Coach both on and off the field. This includes, but is not
limited to, assisting with operations management (e.g., program development, schedule,
camps, marketing, and public relations), recruiting, assisting with office needs, overseeing and
planning the development of goalkeepers and other secondary duties as assigned. This position
requires frequent travel; work in the evenings, on weekends and holidays. Secondary duties will
include event management/sports information.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

● Develop practice plans for our goalies to improve their technique and form

● Attend recruiting events in Fall, Spring and Summer. Recruit student athletes who embody
Eastern’s core mission and values

● Able to communicate well with peers and Head Coach

● Assist in all aspects of coaching including practice planning, game film breakdown, holding
individual skill sessions, etc.

● Assists with fundraising, road trips, fall break, prospective student athlete’s campus visits,
official visits, and team bonding activities

● Demonstrates commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the student-athlete
experience

● Ability to work together with members of the athletic department staff and the student
athletes on campus

● Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and
affirmation

● Game day management in off season

● Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect
seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join to achieve our common mission

● Monitor and adhere to Eastern University, Title IX, NCAA and MAC policies and procedures

● Mentor student-athletes, encourage compliance with University standards.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree and goal keeping experience is required. Demonstration of knowledge in
NCAA DIII rules along with the MAC Conference.

The ability, and desire, to work successfully within a team-oriented department
environment is required. A commitment to the Division III philosophy of athletics, a
working knowledge of NCAA rules, and a demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and
mentor student-athletes is essential. Candidates must exhibit an understanding of, and
support for, the University’s Christian Mission. Additional qualifications include
excellent interpersonal and organization skills and an ability to effectively communicate
the mission and vision of Eastern University and the Athletic Department to alumni and
friends of the university.

About Eastern University
Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason
and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and
international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its
mission and be willing to endorse by signing Eastern University’s doctrinal statement. The
university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment;
members of protected classes are encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process.
Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening.
The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit
history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of
education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration
status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the
following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential
personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to
complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection
clearances:

1) Affidavit;
2) FBI Criminal Record Check;
3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;
4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child
Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact

with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must
be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the
person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties
and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal
and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual
orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era,
Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy,
program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other
University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.

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