Head Field Hockey Coach & Athletic Department Assistant

Cedar Crest College: Staff: Athletics

Location

Allentown, PA

Open Date

Cedar Crest College: Staff: Athletics

Location

Allentown, PA

Open Date

May 11, 2020

Description

Cedar Crest College is seeking a Head Field Hockey Coach who will also serve as the Athletics Department Assistant. The coach will develop, recruit and administer a competitive women’s field hockey program consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of NCAA Division III athletics. Coaches are also expected to develop, coordinate and manage an active recruitment and retention program for field hockey student athletes. The Athletics Department Assistant will assist with fitness center operations, game day management, student athlete advisory committee, outside group coordination and overall operation of the athletic department.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and prior experience coaching field hockey at the college level is required. Candidates must also have demonstrated success at effectively recruiting and retaining student-athletes. Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills are essential. CPR, First Aid and AED certifications are also required.

Application Instructions

Cedar Crest College is a Division III, four-year independent liberal arts college for women with 10 Varsity sports. Cedar Crest is a member of both the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) and the Atlantic East Conference. The College is committed to developing well rounded student-athletes and to wellness across campus. Our beautiful 84 acre-campus, is nestled in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City. Cedar Crest, founded in 1867 under the mission to expand women's access to higher-education, values difference in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning community

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, and names of three professional references. Responses will be sent only to those under consideration. Cedar Crest College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity within its community and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds. EOE