Head Coach, Field Hockey (Part-Time)

Curry College; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Curry College invites applications for a part-time Head Coach for our Field Hockey team. Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful Division III Field Hockey Program.

The program will be conducted in accordance with all College and NCAA, CCC, and any other conference rules, regulations, and policies. The Head Coach will be responsible for the advisement, practice and training of the Field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited four-year college.
• One to two years of coaching experience; head coaching preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and eligibility/recruiting.
• Ability to travel and valid driver's license.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays; regular physical exertion with lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop sport-specific Field Hockey skills.
• Schedule practice and game prep with Assistant Coach.
• Recruit and communicate with prospective student-athletes.
• Manage budget and fundraising for the program.
• Maintain Front Rush recruitment database.
• Oversee weight room activities when the team uses the space.
• Coordinate travel and equipment logistics.
• Attend athletic department coaches meetings.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, CCC, and college rules.
• Support academic progress of student-athletes.

Skills

Coaching experience

Emergency handling

Driving ability

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Front Rush

Job description

Head Coach, Field Hockey (Part-Time)

Curry College invites applications for a part-time Head Coach forour Field Hockey team. Under the direction of the Director ofAthletics, the Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of thedevelopment and administration of a successful Division III FieldHockey Program. The program will be conducted in accordance withall College and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA),Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), and any other conference theschool is affiliated with complying with all rules, regulations,and policies.

The Head Coach will be responsible for the advisement, practice andtraining of the Field Hockey team, with the administrativeresponsibility to develop and teach the various skills and tacticsof the activity. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligibleposition.

Essential Responsibilities:

Coaching/Teaching Duties:

• Teach and develop sport-specific skills in a successful, safeand prudent manner.
• Create, present, and maintain records of up-to-date lessonplans for practice drills and procedures detailing the desiredgoals to be achieved.
• Schedule practice and game preparation sessions; work withAssistant Coach on practice scheduling and competitionpreparation.

Administrative Duties:

• Partner with the Admission Department to conduct ongoingrecruitment program through a variety of methods, with the goal toattract, select and encourage enrollment of high caliberstudent-athletes.
• Provide recruiting reports as requested to Athletic Directorand Admission Department.
• Arrange and attend recruiting visits to schools, competitionsand recruiting events.
• Maintain up-to-date Field Hockey recruitment database usingFront Rush, including contact information and allcommunication/interactions with recruits.
• Arrange on-campus visits for recruits and meet with prospectivestudents and families.
• Participate in Open Houses, Accepted Students Day and othercampus events.
• Initiate new ideas and methods to improve the program insupport of the College's goal of a successful record.
• Successfully manage budget.
• Successfully manage fundraising efforts for the Field HockeyTeam.
• Monitoring weight room activities when your team is using thespace.

Student Success and Retention:

• Monitor academic success of student athletes and encourage highachievement.
• Be proactive for student athletes in need with regard to studyhalls, progress reports, academic alerts, etc.
• Respond effectively to concerns expressed by student athletesabout athletic and non-athletic issues and refer students toappropriate office on campus to address concerns (Academic Support,Counseling, Residence Life, Financial Aid, etc.).

Team Administration:

• Attend all Athletic Department coaches meetings.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner including, rosters,purchase quotes, meal expenses, eligibility forms, reimbursementsand competition forms.
• Arrange all flights, hotels and bus arrangements as needed. Aidthe Sports Information department in getting materials from playersor coaches as needed.
• Distribute, collect and inspect all Field Hockey equipment
• Coordinate work-study student assignments.

Community Outreach:

• Arrange a minimum of two (2) Service projects for the team eachsemester.
• Partner with various members of the Milton Community toinitiate service projects for the team.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach projects and share theoutreach projects with the Athletic Director and Sports InformationOffice.

Supervision:

• Supervise Assistant Coach and work study students asneeded.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related discipline froman accredited four-year collegiate institution.
• One to two years of coaching experience at the club, highschool or college level. (Head Coaching experience preferred).
• Experience in coaching and knowledge of the fundamentals,tactics, and strategies of coaching intercollegiate sports withability to recruit talented players for the program.
• Knowledgeable and current on all NCAA rules and regulationsconcerning eligibility and recruiting related to specific sport that is being coached.
• Ability to handle emergency situations involving students.
• Current driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work evening, weekends, and some holidays.
• This position does require the ability for regular physicalexertion including heavy lifting (50lbs) and exposure toweather.
• The position also requires the temperament and interpersonalskills to work well with the modes and moods of student-athleteswithin the stress and tension periods of intercollegiateathletics.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Salary:

$20,000 part-time exempt 10 months

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, CurryCollege will honor your experiences, perspectives and uniqueidentity. Together, our community strives to create and maintainworking and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable andwelcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experienceprerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate,to the satisfaction of the College, an equalcombination ofeducation and experience specifically preparing the candidate forsuccess in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis ofsex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf

The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sexdiscrimination under Title IX, or those with information aboutconduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discriminationunder Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and EquityCompliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federalregulations to the College may be referred to either or bothoffices listed below:

Stacey Hayes, J.D. Director of Institutional Equity &Compliance, Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator:Office G01, King Administrative Building, 55 Atherton StreetMilton, MA. 02186. 617-333-2212, [e-mail]

Office of Civil Rights (OCR): Boston Office,Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: [phone],FAX: [phone]; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email:[e-mail].