This position will assist the Head Field Hockey Coach in the conduct of the NCAA Division II Intercollegiate field hockey program and serve as a position coach on the offense or defense. The primary duty of the part-time Assistant Field Hockey Coach is to instruct players in-game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. The part-time Assistant Field Hockey Coach will also support the recruitment, retention, academic and personal development of the student athletes.
Position Duties
- Instructs players individually or in groups demonstrating proper field hockey techniques specific to position.
- Oversees daily practice of specific group of players to instruct them in areas of deficiency.
- Analyzes performance and instructs players in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition.
- Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement.
- Maintain a working knowledge of and comply with all applicable policies and regulations of Pace University, the Northeast-10 Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Failure to comply with these rules may result in disciplinary action by any of these organizations.
- Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- Previous college playing and/or coaching experience at the college or high school level required.
- Candidate must demonstrate potential to teach, lead, and counsel college student athletes.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certified or ability to obtain.
- Drivers License and certified to operate a vehicle on university business.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II and Conference rules and policies.
Work Hours
Exact hours to be determined by the supervisor; generally, up to 20 hours per week; weekend and some evening work will be required. Must be flexible to attend meetings, practices, games and recruiting events.
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
- Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
- 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
- Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
- Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
- Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
- Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
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