Under general supervision the Head Field Hockey Coach is responsible for developing a best-in class women’s field hockey program that represents the institution’s and athletic department’s mission and values. The head coach will lead, teach, recruit, and graduate a diverse group of high character women who embody respect, sportsmanship, service, hard work, and determination. The Field Hockey coach will lead a program that competes at a high level on the field and in the classroom. Student-athlete welfare and experience will guide all decisions made by the Head Field Hockey coach.

Responsibilities:

Contributes to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of Field Hockey training and competition.
Recruits high character student-athletes for the Field Hockey program.
Instructs methods and strategies to effectively coach student-athletes in the sport.
Makes recommendations for scholarships.
Schedules practices and games.
Coordinates all hotel reservations and meals for travel.
Communicates competition schedule with administrative assistant for bus transportation reservations.
Transports and supervises players while on the road.
Trains and supervises assistant coach(es).
Participates and engages in campus events, organizations, and committees as assigned.
Monitors specific sport budget to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Summary:

Responsibilities:

Contributes to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of Field Hockey training and competition.
Recruits high character student-athletes for the Field Hockey program.
Instructs methods and strategies to effectively coach student-athletes in the sport.
Makes recommendations for scholarships.
Schedules practices and games.
Coordinates all hotel reservations and meals for travel.
Communicates competition schedule with administrative assistant for bus transportation reservations.
Transports and supervises players while on the road.
Trains and supervises assistant coach(es).
Participates and engages in campus events, organizations, and committees as assigned.
Monitors specific sport budget to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the ECC; understanding that a coach can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations.
Responsible for providing all material relevant to the team (rosters with hometowns, high schools, etc. and schedules) in a timely manner before the beginning of the season, to the athletic communications office (sports information).
Maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics and Planning.
Requires evening and weekend hours and travel.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field is required or high school diploma with a high-level amateur or professional playing and/or coaching experience.
Valid driver's license required

Experience:

At least three years of experience coaching Field Hockey at the college or higher competitive level or at least five years of experience playing Field Hockey at the college level or higher accompanied with varied levels of coaching experience.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business on a regular basis.
Ability to travel when necessary.
Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Annual Blood Borne Pathogen education/training with Athletic Training Office.

Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Pay: $47,000 - $48,000 Annually

All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to work in New York State as determined by the NYS Department of Labor.

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

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