Head Field Hockey Coach

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Reporting to the Associate VP and Director of Athletics at Converse University, the Head Field Hockey Coach will through a courteous, helpful, unbiased and professional manner implement and manage all phases of a competitive sports program in accordance with NCAA, Conference and Converse University regulations through a courteous, helpful, unbiased and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Field Hockey Coach provides overall management, guidance, and strategy development for the Field Hockey program. They will be responsible Implement and manage all phases of a competitive Division II program in accordance with NCAA, Conference and Converse University regulations.

Team Management - (40%)

• Ensure program recruitment and retention goals are attained.
• Administer and direct all aspects of the program.
• Submit and maintain annual budgets.
• Provide leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members.
• Academic monitoring of student-athletes.
• Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the University.
• Initiate and follow a team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student-athlete and the team.
• Provide regular support and direction to student-athletes.
• Make retention of student-athletes a goal and priority.
• Assist in managing social media accounts.
• Promote, as well as monitor, the physical, emotional and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Plan and implement procedures for home and away contests (food, travel, cash requests).

Program Management - (10%)

• Develop an annual line-item budget and closely monitor the allocation and expenditures of funds to maintain a balanced budget.
• Plan and carry out in-season conditioning and practices, evaluate team and individual performance.
• Prepare and carry out off-season conditioning, practice and other related activities
• Establish team and individual goals.
• Prepare event plans from personal scouting reports.
• Conduct maintenance of physical equipment and resources.
• Maintain inventory of uniforms, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Maintain a complete inventory of all equipment and uniforms pertaining to the sport.
• Reports on needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to the athletics administration.
• Recruit and hire additional Assistant/GA Coaches.

Recruiting - (30%)

• Recruit quality student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by video, and on-campus visits.
• Recruits student-athletes to maintain expected squad size.
• Work closely with the Director of Compliance, Admissions Office, and Financial Aid in recruiting process.

Team Work - (10%)

• Ensure compliance with Title IX and other University policies & procedures.
• Work with Director of Athletics on scheduling.
• Works with Director of Athletic Communications regarding publicity.
• Works with the Athletic Trainers.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
• Understand the University's policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner.
• Manage your staff consistent with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Ensure that all financial requests are handled according to department and University policy.
• All guarantees must be approved by the Director of Athletics.
• Participate on campus, conference, and NCAA committees, if applicable.

Community (5%)

• Create and cultivate professional relationships with the community to build both recruiting and sponsorship opportunities.
• Build and foster relationships with local, regional, and national high schools.
• Schedule and participate in community service with staff and student-athletes.
• Develop and implement team fundraisers.
• Participate in department fundraisers.
• Develop and implement an annual summer camp(s)/clinic(s).
• Represent Converse University at conferences and events as needed.
• Ensures that Converse is featured in regional and nationally.
• Actively participates in the development of Converse University's strategic plan and operational plans and is accountable for carrying out goals that are specific to their area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with other areas on team goals as needed.
• Attend departmental staff meetings, clinics, workshops, etc.
• Attend campus-wide staff meetings.

Other Duties - (5%)

• Assume game day management duties as necessary.
• Fulfills commitments to all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics which may include administrative responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-2 years of intercollegiate coaching experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Commitment to liberal arts education
• Compliance with the University's Service Expectations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• 3-5 years of intercollegiate coaching experience
• Strong recruiting background
• Fundraising experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Promotes the mission of the institution to all faculty, staff, students and community at large
• Excellent human relations, communication and organization skills.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of athletic conditioning and team training and safety.
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.
• Well-grounded philosophy of honesty, integrity and respect.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various constituents including both internal to the organization and with the public.
• Ability to work with and engage a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work independently yet value and support a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism and positive attitude.
• A strong work ethic and be flexible.
• Genuine concern for student's development and well-being.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make value judgments, which may set new policy.
• Ability to schedule and organize workflow and coordinate efforts among and between different functional areas.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with poise under pressure and against deadlines.
• Ability to exhibit a high degree of tact, energy, and resourcefulness in dealing with a variety of situations and people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle extremely confidential information.
• Ability to meet various reporting deadlines throughout the year.
• Administer and direct all aspects of the program.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all applicable NCAA, conference, department and University regulations that relate to recruiting, daily program management, operation of the individual sport and general success of the program.

GUIDELINES AND SUPERVISION: Reporting to the Associate VP and Director of Athletics, the Head Field Hockey position is responsible for all teaching and instruction provided to student-athletes. Responsible for budget management and accounts as assigned. Each of these functions entails decision-making that requires discretion and a significant degree of independent judgment. The coach must develop and maintain a competitive schedule that will allow the team to prepare and compete successfully in the conference, as well as, in post-season play. Requires significant influence and communication with leadership. Problems faced are frequently complex and multidimensional, requiring broad-based consideration of variables that impact multiple areas of the organization.

Work Schedule: Sunday through Saturday - hours vary; includes "after-hours" work throughout the year

Licenses: Valid SC Driver's License

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.