Assistant CoachInstructor-Field Hockey

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Position Summary and Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to)

• Teach coach mentor and inspire student athletes up through graduation.

• Assist the Head Coach to identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division I level and who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.

• Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the head coach and teach student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport.

• Provide instruction in physical health nutrition and safety.

• Provide instruction in team concepts and sports etiquette.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Thepersonwhoholdsthispositionhasbeenclassifiedas aCampusSecurityAuthorityunder the Jeanne Clery Disclosure ofCampusSecurityPolicy andCampusCrime StatisticsAct(Clery Act).

• Assume the duties of the Head Coach in his or her absence.

• Oversee other Assistant Coaches and/or volunteer Assistant Coaches as assigned.

• Oversee graduate assistants and student managers as assigned.

• Develop and oversee off-season conditioning programs for the team.

• Determine individual and team strengths and develop strategies to maximize performance.

• Scout opponents and develop scouting reports.

• Provide advice and counsel to the Head Coach in holding student-athletes accountable for infractions of rules regulations and policies.

• Work with the Head Coach and administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education/Training and Experience)

Required

• Bachelors degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of coaching or playing at a collegiate club or professional level.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.

• Strong administrative skills including the ability to prioritize organization and budget.

• Current CPR AED and First Aid certification must be maintained.

• Valid drivers license and successful clearance of motor vehicle record check.

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Saint Josephs University.

• Successful background check clearances to include a PA Criminal Records Check FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.

Preferred

• Masters degree.

• 3-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate club or professional level.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Must have flexibility and be able to sustain long work hours including evenings early mornings and weekends.

• Position requires frequent travel.

Pay Transparency:

The estimatedpayrange for this position is $ 39000-$41000 annually. Offeredsalarywill be commensurate with work experience and educational background. Clickhereto learn more about the Universitys approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Josephs University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York (not including New York City zip codes) and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

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