Assistant Coach Open Pool Posting (Field Hockey)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, seeks an athletics professional for an Open Pool position to assist the head coach with leadership, organization and supervision of a specific team. The role supports the university’s mission and athletics department philosophy.

Responsibilities include practicing planning, contest management, recruiting, fundraising and other duties as assigned. The posting notes compliance with NCAA and conference rules and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of and abide by NCAA, MASCAC or other affiliated conferences rules and regulations regarding recruiting, eligibility and sport-specific rules.
• Assist head coach with practice planning, contest management, and recruiting.
• Support fundraising and other responsibilities as requested by head coach.
• Maintain hours worked to comply with contractual maximums under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Represent the program at department meetings and functions in the absence of the head coach.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, isa public institution dedicated to integrating high-qualityprofessional programs with strong liberal arts and sciencesstudies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about usand how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity,inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individualsfrom historically underrepresented groups to apply and also thosewho can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity inhigher education through their teaching, research andmentorship.

Job Description:

This posting is an Open Pool position. There may or may not beavailable openings at this time. Please contact the head coach toinquire if there is an opening. When an opening does occur, thehiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have onfile.

To assist the head coach in providing leadership, organization andsupervision of a specific athletic team program. To assist withorganizing the program in a manner that supports the mission ofFitchburg State University and the philosophy of the AthleticsDepartment.

1. Develop knowledge of and abide by current NCAA, MASCAC or otheraffiliated conferences, rules and regulations regarding recruiting,eligibility and sport-specific rules concerning practice andplaying seasons.


2. Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules and changes tothose rules as they occur.


3. Assist the head coach with all phases of the organization ofthe program as requested by the head coach, including practiceplanning, contest management, recruiting, fundraising, and otherresponsibilities.


4. Maintain record of program-related hours worked in order tocomply with contracted maximum number of hours allowed as per theFair Labor Standards Act.


5. Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during practices andcontests and demand appropriate behavior from all teampersonnel.


6. Represent the program at department meetings and functions inthe absence of the head coach.


7. Other duties as requested.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree.


2. Commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing.


3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


4. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. College playing and coaching experience in the sport applyingfor.


2. Demonstrated understanding of sport rules and regulations.


3. Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy, recruiting, rulesand regulations.

Additional Information:

The salary range for this position based on duties and hours is$1,000-$5,500.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.