Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Hofstra Medical Legal Partnership; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Hempstead is seeking a full-time Assistant Field Hockey Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student-athletes and managing various administrative tasks. This role involves recruiting, skill development, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant coaching experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Remission

Retirement Plan with Contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coaching practices.
• Monitor student-athletes academic needs.
• Manage social media interactions for the program.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

SportsCode

Job description

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Position Number

Position Number 899240

Position Category

Position Category Administration

School/Division

School/Division Women's Field Hockey (division)

Department

Full-Time or Part-Time

Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time

Description

Reporting to the Head Field Hockey Coach, the Assistant Field Hockey Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach to ensure the program’s success as directly related to the skill development and performance of the student athletes, as well as the recruitment, retention, and conduct of the student athletes. All staff members are responsible for the policy, procedures, and guidelines of Hofstra University and the job requirements specific to the particular assignments inherent to field hockey. This position requires working weekends and holidays and attending athletic events as appropriate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with the planning and coaching of practices, skill instruction, and development.
• Assists with recruiting and the implementation and maintenance of a recruiting database.
• Assists with organizing team travel arrangements, and team game day scouting.
• Closely monitors student-athletes academic needs and performs other related administrative duties.
• Assists in managing social media interactions/posts of the field hockey program ensuring they are meeting all department standards as well as NCAA rules and regulations.
• Coordinates and submits NCAA recruiting, countable athletic related activity, and campus visit logs in a timely fashion in accordance with department, University and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of Hofstra University, Hofstra Athletic Department, NCAA , and CAA .
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant coaching experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience using SportsCode and performing video analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Division I collegiate playing or coaching experience.
• Knowledge or previous experiences with organizing and planning team fundraising events, clinics, and alumni engagement events.

Special Instructions

Deadline

Deadline 8/15/2025

Date Posted

Date Posted 03/18/2025

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range

Salary/Salary Range $40,000 - $41,350 ($3,000 annual car stipend)

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

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