Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Husson University; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Husson University seeks an Assistant Field Hockey Coach who will support the Head Coach in all coaching responsibilities, including training, recruiting, and academic monitoring of student-athletes. Candidates must have a degree and coaching experience, and possess strong interpersonal skills to work with athletes and staff across campus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in playing or coaching at high school or intercollegiate level.
• Coaching licenses and certifications preferred.
• Ability to teach strength and conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching responsibilities and team organization.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
• Recruit and scout off-campus.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree

Tools

Front Rush recruiting software

Job description

Description

The Assistant Field Hockey coach reports to the Head Field Hockey coach. The Assistant Field Hockey coach will assist the Head Field Hockey Coach in all areas of coaching, leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Examples of Duties

Coaching responsibilities as assigned by the head coach, to include; instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback to students

Assist in the organization, preparation, and coaching of the Husson Field Hockey Team to include:

attendance at all practices, scrimmages, and games

recruiting and scouting off-campus

attendance at pre-season training

Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic governing bodies (NCAA/NAC) and Husson University

Assist in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success

Assist in monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teaching athletes to work together

Assist with recruiting to include: on-campus tours, phone calls, front rush management, and off-campus viewing

Assist in teaching athletes on strength and conditioning and provide general instruction of the team

Responsibility to meet on a daily basis with the head coach concerning all areas of instruction, training, scrimmages, games, and recruiting activities

Directly responsible to the head coach for all related assignments concerning the field hockey program

Typical Qualifications

Education:
B.A. or B.S. degree required

Experience:
Proven experience in playing or coaching at the high school or intercollegiate level. Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Working knowledge of coaching both field players and goalkeepers. The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software, and the ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team.

Must also possess the skills to function well in a variety of support roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on-campus and off-campus communities. The normal work environment includes outdoor weather conditions on a daily basis with regard to both practices and games. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**