Assistant Field Hockey Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Field Hockey Coach Posting Number 20110679 Pay Rate Monthly stipend plus room and board Position Type Administration

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College, an NCAA Division III Institution, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Field Hockey Coach-Intern. This is a 12-month position that includes a monthly stipend, room, board and full benefits. Juniata is a co-educational, liberal arts college and highly regarded for its academic excellence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; assisting the Head Field Hockey Coach with all operations of the field hockey program, including but not limited to, recruiting, athlete and team development, practice planning, academic monitoring, team travel and meet management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading recruiting responsibilities: "Recruiting Coordinator" - communication with PSAs, database management, visit planning, and calendar scheduling.
• Coordinating travel arrangements: meals, lodging, practices.
• Supporting all practice and match preparations.
• Conducting individual workouts and team skill development sessions.
• Contributing to scouting, game-day strategy, and in-game decision making.
• Assisting with summer camps, fundraising, and alumni engagement.
• Participating in departmental functions and committee work as needed.
• Supporting athletic operations and game-day management.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director/Field Hockey Coach.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status…EOE

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• One to Three years of collegiate coaching &/or playing experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA (and Landmark Conference) rules, regulations, and the Division III philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, recruit, manage, and contribute to a competitive college field hockey program.
• Valid driver's license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.

Supervision Required/Given

This position reports to the Head Field Hockey Coach.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicants

It is Juniata College's policy to conduct background checks. Valid driver's license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/08/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 References

Optional Documents