Head Field Hockey Coach

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 for implementing and managing 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 the expected squad size.

Work closely with the Director of Compliance, Admissions Office, and Financial Aid in the recruiting process.

Team Work - (10%)

Ensure compliance with Title IX and other University policies & procedures.

Work with the Director of Athletics on scheduling.

Works with the Director of Athletic Communications regarding publicity.

Works with the Athletic Trainers.

Responsible for working with the 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 consistently 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 Associate VP and Director of Athletics, which may include administrative responsibilities.