Head Field Hockey Coach

Job Summary

The Head Field Hockey Coach/Recreation Assistant is primarily responsible for coaching/recruiting for the field hockey program, assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities Management in all phases of the athletic program, and assists in event management and social media.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises assistant coaches, student labor, and event management staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the field hockey program.

• Establishes goals for the program, organizes practices, and is responsible for game management.

• Recruits and attends Admissions events.

• Serves as a role model for STUDENT-athletes.

• Complies with all campus, Department, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Manages program budget.

• Assists in all phases of the recreation program.

• Assists in event management.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to relate to STUDENT-athletes, academic community, student body, off-campus constituents, professional colleagues, and the general public.

• Highly effective recruiting strategies and skills, along with proven administrative and organizational abilities.
  Ability to use software and standard office equipment.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree and collegiate-level coaching preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Use of general office equipment in an office setting. Requires an equal amount of standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing multiple levels of stairs, light lifting, near vision, and manual dexterity to perform essential job functions. Requires the ability to travel between buildings with exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Elms College (also known as College of Our Lady of the Elms), a private, Catholic, co-educational liberal arts institution in Chicopee, Massachusetts, was founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield. The institution offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Nursing practice degrees. Dedicated to non-discriminatory educational practices, the College aims to eliminate barriers to equal access and treatment for its community. Elms College provides rigorous academic challenges and fosters a supportive community for students to thrive. Graduates leave Elms College richer, rooted in faith, educated, compassionate, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle.
Elms College’s mission embodies the charism of the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, including embracing “the love of neighbor without distinction” and whose Catholic heritage guides our intellectual, social, educational, and community endeavors.
Elms College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.