Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Assistant Field Hockey Coach

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Position Summary:
Job Summary
The Assistant Field Hockey Coach reports to the Head Coach of the respective sport. The primary tasks are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the program including plan practices and game strategies; game day responsibilities, goalkeeper training and other duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in developing and conducting organized practices.
  
• Assist the Head Coach with Game day responsibilities.
  
• Assist the Head Coach in counseling student-athletes in a positive manner and serving as a positive role model to all SU students on a daily basis.
  
• Adhere to all NCAA, conference and University rules and regulations.
  
• Develop positive rapport with athletics staff, as well as the entire SU community.
  
• Represent the University to various constituents in a professional manner.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
  
  
  Required Qualifications:
  Education and Experience
  Bachelor’s Degree with no experience OR three years of coaching/playing experience required.
  
  Additional Requirements
  This position requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to drive and qualify under the university’s insurance carrier when driving a university and/or leased vehicle. CPR, AED and First Aid certification is preferred.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong collaborative relationships. Requires ability to multi-task and attend to detail. Ability to work and communicate with current students and parents, prospective students and parents, and staff and faculty in a professional manner. Ability to use technology and equipment specific to the sport; Ability to teach skills and tactics of the game; Knowledge of the rules of the game; Ability to demonstrate skills and teach game concepts; Analyze film and a basic knowledge of breaking down film.
  
  Physical Demand
  Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to move about the campus. Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction ability to frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Position requires stamina to actively coach sport. Requires travel. Work is indoors and outdoors.
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  Special Instructions to the Applicant:
  
  
  Benefits Eligible: No
  Number of Months: 9 months
  Other Number of Months:
  Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Work Schedule/Hours per Week:
  Posting Date: 11/12/2020
  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled: No
  Anticipated Start Date:
  Posting Number: AH00697
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/2182