Job Title: Head Coach

Department: Athletics

Supervisor: Director of Athletics

Job Title: Head Coach

Department: Athletics

Supervisor: Director of Athletics

FLSA Classification : Exempt

Effective Date: October 1, 2023

Schedule: Regular, 12 mo., FT, M-F 8am-5pm

IPEDS Classification: 27

CUPA: Varies

Job Summary:

The Head Coach is responsible for the development and maintenance for an effective and competitive NCAA Division III Field Hockey program. The recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes in this program will be integral to this position. The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects that relate to the Field Hockey program to include the ongoing development of the student-athletes. The Head Coach will also be expected to demonstrate the ability to promote the physical, intellectual, and social growth of student-athletes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organize, develop and administer all phases of a competitive collegiate Field Hockey program.
• Develop a comprehensive recruiting plan including roster targets and needs, and operate within the rules and expectations of EMU & the NCAA.
• Present a preliminary budget annually to the Director of Athletics, and understand and effectively manage the finances of the program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sport specific conditioning needs, strategies and trends, training equipment, practice planning, position specific personnel expectations, and provide student-athlete centered coaching and feedback.
• Create an environment that honors diversity, provides support & accountability, and holds student athletes to high expectations reflecting EMU Athletics mission and vision.
• Manage and utilize the athletic facilities as shared spaces and properly maintain equipment associated with the program.
• Fundraising & alumni engagement - collaborate with Advancement and the Alumni & Parent Engagement Offices to connect with alumni and execute effective fundraising activities.
• Supervision of an assistant coach(s).
• Build a successful, respected program, a department & campus community contributor, and adhering to the policies and guidelines of EMU’s Athletics Department, NCAA, ODAC, & CVC.
• Utilize current educational pedagogy that maximizes holistic student athlete development.
• Foster positive working relationships with Athletic Department colleagues including support staff (Athletic Training, Athletics Communications, Administrative Assistants, Assistant Coaches) by meeting deadlines, timely communication, attending required staff & campus meetings, and actively working toward departmental and campus goals.
• Prioritize academic success for student-athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship both on and off the playing field, including monitoring and documentation of academic status, class attendance, player campus community engagement (required convocation points), and student conduct.
• Oversee conduct and discipline of the team.
• Retain student-athletes on the team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the applicable team sport.
• Thorough understanding of the rules and regulations associated with student athletes and coaches in the sport.
• Thorough understanding of the rules and regulations with the NCAA Division III.
• Ability to organize and attention to detail for accurately preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Good memory skills for recalling dates, people, events, and records in order to retrieve information for reports and files.
• Ability to set goals, prioritize and organize job tasks and workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills for working with student athletes, staff, faculty, vendors, and other visitors.
• Ability to use a PC and software such as, Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google.
• Ability to operate commonly used office equipment such as a copy machine, fax, phone, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with a wide variety of constituents.
• Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including evenings and weekend hours.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in high school coaching, recruiting, practice and match planning, skill instruction, team culture building, and competencies in administration and budget management of a team, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Master’s degree preferred. Collegiate level coaching preferred. First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred at time of application, and required as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must occasionally travel to meetings and conferences off campus, which may include some overnight travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 1-3 regular staff and possibly several work-study students. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.