Assistant Coach, Field Hockey (GA015)

Longwood University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Longwood University is seeking an Assistant Coach for Field Hockey to instruct and coach student athletes, ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations and promoting academic success. The role involves recruiting, planning practices, and community involvement, offering a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

State health and dental benefits

Paid leave

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts

Fitness Center membership

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent training required.
• Minimum of four years coaching field hockey at collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coach student athletes in field hockey fundamentals.
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Recruiting

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Video analysis software

Recruit management software

Job description

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Field Hockey (GA015). The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing and/or coaching student athletes in the fundamentals of field hockey by demonstrating techniques and methods necessary for success during collegiate competition; informing student athletes of the applicable university, Mid-American Conference and NCAA rules and regulations; and evaluating student athletes' strengths and weaknesses to improve the athletes' technique to increase the success rate during collegiate competition.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coaching knowledge and techniques: Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles. Additionally, must show the ability to plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
• Recruiting - scout, identify, and recommend student athletes in such a manner that encourages diversity, while maintaining a competitive team.
• Academic success of student athletes - monitor the academic progress of student athletes and assist in ensuring academic success.
• Fiscal responsibility - ensure the field hockey program, as a member ofits staff, executes the professional duties in a fiscally responsible manner in compliance with NCAA, Commonwealth of Virginia laws, Longwood University and the athletics department policies and procedures.
• Rules compliance - Assists the head coach in the management of the field hockey program in full compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, Commonwealth of Virginia laws, Longwood University and the athletics department policies and procedures.
• Community and university involvement - perform public relations functions promoting Longwood athletes in a positive manner to the media, alumni, and community. Work collaboratively with the head coach and university advancement to cultivate and promote donor relations to ensure the fund-raising efforts are successful.
• Marketing, planning and organizing camps and clinics throughout the year in accordance with university policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Master's degree or equivalent training and work experience required.
• A minimum of four years of coaching field hockey at the collegiate level required.
• Playing experience as a NCAA Division I student-athlete is preferred.
• Experience with video analysis software is required, experience with Sports Code is preferred.
• Experience with recruit management software required, experience with ARMS preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable state laws, university, Mid-American Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations as they relate to the administration of the university field hockey program.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching, coaching, and mentoring others.
• Must be able to perform physical activities associated with the sport of field hockey.

These responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities are a summary of the job functions and are not a comprehensive list.

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [e-mail] .

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 11/26/2024.To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.