Assistant Field Hockey Coach
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Boston, MA, US
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Simmons University empowers women and challenges traditional gender roles with a mission-driven focus on diversity and social justice in education.
Summary:
The Assistant Field Hockey Coach aids in the daily operations of the field hockey program, focusing on team culture and development. Candidates should have coaching experience, collegiate playing experience, and be available for all practices and games.
Requirements:
Experience: Previous Coaching Experience (1-2 years preferred), Collegiate playing experience
Job Description:
Reporting to the head coach, this position’s primary responsibility is to aid the head coach in all aspects of day to day operations of the field hockey program. This is a part-time, 12 month position. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping develop and maintain a competitive and positive team culture and must be available for all practices and games throughout the academic year.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Provide on field instruction for practice and games
- Assist the head coach with planning and executing practices and game strategies
- Support film breakdown and game analysis
- Help manage team social media and promotional content
- Participate in the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes
- Help with travel logistics for away competitions
- Build positive relationships with team members, staff, and the broader Simmons community
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous Coaching Experience (1-2 years preferred)
- Collegiate playing experience
- Ability to attend all practices and games, including evenings and weekends
- A commitment to supporting student-athletes’ development on and off the field
COMPETENCIES
- Problem Solving
- Analytical and Strategic
- Customer Service Oriented
- Communication (Written, Verbal)
- Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice
- Teamwork
- Leadership
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- 12 Month Position
- 12-18 hours/week
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
- Position requires work on weekends, early mornings and/or nights
- Travel with the team during season is expected