Assistant Coach of Field Hockey
Williamstown, PA - USA
Job Summary
Join a nationally recognized Womens Field Hockey program with a strong history of regional and national success! Williams College is seeking an ambitious mission-driven Assistant Coach who is ready to contribute to a culture that champions both academic and athletic competitive excellence.
The Assistant Coach of Field Hockey is a 10-month 40-hour per week position with a salary of $36545 and comes with a full meal plan. This role is fully benefitted and also provides full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment.
Williams Field Hockey has consistently been regarded as one of the top Division III field hockey programs with a tradition of success at the regional and national levels including 15 NCAA tournament appearances. Most recent success includes national semifinalist in 2022 and 2024 and second round appearances in 2023 and 2025.
The team competes in the highly competitive NESCAC conference which has elevated itself to one of the regions and countrys toughest conferences in Division III.
Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live learn and thrive.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Head Coach in all areas including:
- Student-athlete development
- Collaborating on and executing advanced practice design and game strategies with student athletes
- Practice design
- Travel organization
- Team transportation and driving
- Budget
- Home game management
- Video and statistical analysis
- Support the head coach in recruiting efforts to identify and attract top talent
- Administrative office duties
- Other duties as assigned by head coach
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent and collegiate competing and/or coaching experience required
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively preferred
- Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA and NESCAC rules
- The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to recruit teach and coach highly talented scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment
- Valid drivers license is required
The comprehensive benefits package for the Assistant Coach for Womens Field Hockey includes:
- Annual Salary: $36545
- Year-Round Support: Fully benefitted including health insurance coverage from day one and a full meal plan
- Educational Investment: Tuition remission available after 6 months of employment
To prepare for the season and academic year the anticipated start date for this position is mid-July 2026.
Application review will begin May 20 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
For consideration a cover letter is required. This will provide an opportunity for you to detail your collegiate playing and/or coaching experience. Please attach your cover letter as a separate document in your application.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant including the completion of a criminal record check and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments promotions and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or military service.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live learn and thrive. As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at or email at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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