Assistant Field Hockey Coach

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Position Title

Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

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Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

Provide Rank

N/A

Position Number

091911

Department

Women's Field Hockey - 120502

Position Summary Information

| Primary Purpose |
The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

The assistant field hockey coach instructs the field hockey team on assigned fundamentals and skills necessary for a successful program. This position works within the Department of Athletics and corresponds with parents, recruits, visiting teams, and community members. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Completed bachelor’s degree (acquired before start date) from an appropriately accredited institution - Playing experience at the collegiate and/or international level - Strong leadership, enthusiasm and teaching abilities - Dedication to the mission of Appalachian Athletics as well as the University as a whole are paramount - A strong emphasis on academic success for student-athletes, as well as the facilitation of improvement of individual student-athlete’s skills, fitness and mentalities - An understanding of the role of athletics within the university experience is essential for candidates

| | License/Certification Required | | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Duties will include, but are not limited to: practice and game planning and implementation, on-field coaching, video analysis, recruiting quality student athletes, alumni correspondence, fundraising, travel planning, and assisting the head coach in routine administrative tasks.
Assist the head coach with all day-to-day operations | | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | Varies according to team matches, practices and recruiting | | Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 12 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Suggested Salary Range | Commensurate with experience | | Physical Demands of Position |
Typical physical demands of a coaching position within a collegiate setting. All duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 12/18/2025 | | Closing Date | 01/02/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 12/22/2025 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 01/19/2026 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References and Contact Information Included

| | Search Chair Name | Emily Dinsmore | | Search Chair Email | dinsmoreec@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501704P |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information

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