Head Women's Field Hockey Coach

Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University is seeking a Head Women's Field Hockey Coach to oversee the women's field hockey program. This role requires strong leadership, recruitment skills, and a commitment to fostering academic success among student-athletes. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of coaching experience, shaping a competitive and inclusive environment for the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of successful coaching experience as a head or assistant coach.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Collegiate recruiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise all aspects of the women’s field hockey program.
• Manage recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, PSAC, and SRU regulations.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruitment

Compliance with NCAA

Fundraising

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Official transcripts required from the recommended candidate. Please list 3 current references with contact information in the application form. Recommended candidate for hire will be required to complete criminal background checks, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, and the FBI criminal history check. Full consideration given to resumes received by June 5, 2025.

Posting Number

Posting Number N01143

Classification Title

Classification Title Head Women's Field Hockey Coach

Working Title

Working Title Head Women's Field Hockey Coach

Employee Group

Employee Group Coaches

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Coaches

Location

Location Main Campus

Department

Pay Rate

Employment Type

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

As needed to complete the responsibilities of being the head women’s field hockey coach at SRU .

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Organization and supervision for all aspects of the women’s field hockey program including recruitment of qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success, ability to relate to student-athletes, compliance with NCAA , PSAC , and SRU rules and regulations, scheduling, practice and conditioning, scouting, budget management, fundraising, promotions, organizing and directing camps and clinics, and other duties as assigned by the director of athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years successful head or assistant field hockey coaching experience and experience working with diverse populations.
Successful performance in an interview and passing a criminal background check also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate Recruiting Experience
Division II Coaching Experience
Knowledge of PA Recruitment base
Previous head coaching experience
Knowledge of PSAC women’s field hockey
Experience counseling/mentoring student athletics; coordinating/directing camps and clinics; fundraising efforts and program promotions.

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Official transcripts required from the recommended candidate. Please list 3 current references with contact information in the application form. Recommended candidate for hire will be required to complete criminal background checks, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, and the FBI criminal history check. Full consideration given to resumes received by June 5, 2025.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelors degree and at least 3 years of successfully coaching field hockey as a head or assistant coach?
  • yes
  • no