Job Description
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6695
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Field Hockey Coach position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $41,000 - $43,000.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.
The Assistant Field Hockey Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Field Hockey Program including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required.
This is a non-benefitted position.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Coaching
- Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skills and teamwork
- Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
- Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
Recruiting
- Participate in scouting and recruitment of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes
- Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes' application process
- Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
Program Responsibilities
- Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
- Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid driver's license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.
(See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing) - Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
- An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
- Successful completion of required reference and background checks
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Assistant-Field-Hockey-Coach_JR6695
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