Field Hockey Coach: Lead, Recruit & Develop

Mercy University; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy College is seeking a Head Coach to lead athletic programs and coordinate recruiting efforts. The role requires planning and executing travel to off-campus tournaments to evaluate student-athletes and arrange on-campus visits for prospective students and families.

You will assist in teaching players the rules, techniques, and strategies of the sport, assess performance, and help develop conditioning programs while maintaining NCAA compliance and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Develop a recruiting plan including travel to off-campus tournaments.
• Assist in instructing players in rules, regulations, equipment and techniques.
• Assess players' skills and provide feedback to the head coach.

Responsibilities

• Act as Head Coach when unavailable for practice or games.
• Assist with planning and implementing conditioning and weight programs.
• Attend staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Model appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, East Coast Conference and Mercy College policies.

Skills

Recruiting plan

Travel coordination

Player development

Game strategy

Scouting

Job description

Mercy College is seeking a Head Coach to lead athletic programs and coordinate recruiting efforts. The role requires planning and executing travel to off-campus tournaments to evaluate student-athletes and arrange on-campus visits for prospective students and families.

You will assist in teaching players the rules, techniques, and strategies of the sport, assess performance, and help develop conditioning programs while maintaining NCAA compliance and a positive team culture.