Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Description

The Assistant Field Hockey coach reports to the Head Field Hockey coach. The Assistant Field Hockey coach will assist the Head Field Hockey Coach in all areas of coaching, leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Examples of Duties

• Coaching responsibilities as assigned by the head coach, to include; instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback to students

• Assist in the organization, preparation, and coaching of the Husson Field Hockey Team to include:

• attendance at all practices, scrimmages, and games

• recruiting and scouting off-campus

• attendance at pre-season training

Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic governing bodies (NCAA/NAC) and Husson UniversityAssist in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success

Assist in monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teaching athletes to work together Assist with recruiting to include: on-campus tours, phone calls, front rush management, and off-campus viewing

Assist in teaching athletes on strength and conditioning and provide general instruction of the team

Responsibility to meet on a daily basis with the head coach concerning all areas of instruction, training, scrimmages, games, and recruiting activities

Directly responsible to the head coach for all related assignments concerning the field hockey program

Typical Qualifications

Education:

B.A. or B.S. degree required

Experience:

Proven experience in playing or coaching at the high school or intercollegiate level. Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Working knowledge of coaching both field players and goalkeepers. The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software, and the ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team.

Must also possess the skills to function well in a variety of support roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on-campus and off-campus communities. The normal work environment includes outdoor weather conditions on a daily basis with regard to both practices and games. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our website at Husson University for a complete list of benefits.

Agency Husson University

Address 1 College Circle

Bangor, Maine, 04401

Website http://www.husson.edu