Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach and Associate Director of Admission

Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach and Associate Director of Admission

At The Hotchkiss School, athletics play a vital role in our identity and school spirit. We cultivate a vibrant and competitive athletic culture that fosters excellence, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of the game. Our program boasts exceptional resources, a dedicated coaching staff, and a wide range of competitive opportunities. With 94% of students participating in a team sport, athletics are truly part of The Hotchkiss School experience. We are committed to the continuous growth and development of student-athletes, ensuring that each can thrive and reach their full potential.

The Hotchkiss School seeks an accomplished and enthusiastic coach to lead the Field Hockey program and coach the varsity team. The ideal candidate will fulfill instructor, coach, and mentor responsibilities, promoting character-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

The Head Varsity Field Hockey coach will prepare and conduct practices, travel with students and coaches on game days, collaborate with other coaches, and monitor the health and wellness of student-athletes. In addition, the head coach is responsible for promoting the program, working closely with our admissions team to recruit student-athletes, and collaborating with players, their families, and our college advising team to ensure successful college placement.

This position will be part of a larger full-time administrative faculty role within our Admission Office as the Associate Director of Admission. See position here.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success coaching field hockey at the high school, collegiate, youth/club, or comparable competitive level.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of professional experience as a college/university or independent school admission officer in a highly selective admissions environment or one-year of professional experience paired with a graduate degree in higher education or equivalent field.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as confidence and clarity in public speaking.
• Excellent reading comprehension skills to enable effective processing of a high volume of applications.
• Experienced and effective reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related database and word processing applications.
• Exceptional planning, time management and organization skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong sense of judgment and discretion at all times.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Connecticut Public Service License (PSL) to drive students.
• Ability and willingness to engage in significant out-of-town travel as well as evening and weekend commitments.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or ability to obtain certification upon employment.

Application Information:
Through the online application process, located at Hotchkiss.org/careers, interested candidates should submit a cover letter that addresses their interest in both coaching and working as an administrative faculty at Hotchkiss with a focus on the ability and interest in working in an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community. Applicants should submit their cover letter, résumé, a statement of coaching/educational philosophy, and contact information for three references. 

Additional Information:
The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this description. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination).

In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Department: Athletics & Admission Department
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Dean of Admission and Financial Aid

Travel: Frequent